Anthony Joshua recently paid his respects to his late friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, at a funeral home after being released from the hospital. Joshua sustained minor injuries in a car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which sadly resulted in the loss of his two close companions.
Having been discharged from the hospital in Lagos, the British boxer is now recuperating at his home in Nigeria. Before beginning his recovery, Joshua accompanied his mother to visit the funeral home where Ghami and Ayodele are resting.
A statement from local government officials expressed condolences to the families of the deceased men and acknowledged the tragic accident involving Anthony Joshua. The authorities extended prayers for the souls of the departed and offered support to their grieving loved ones.
Despite the heavy emotions surrounding the loss of his friends, Joshua was declared fit to continue his recovery at home after his hospital discharge. He and his mother paid their final respects to the departed at the Lagos funeral home.
Government officials from Ogun and Lagos states expressed gratitude for the public support and sympathy following the tragic incident. They also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for his support and the medical team at Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi for their exceptional care.
The fatal accident occurred when Joshua’s black SUV collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the tragic loss of his friends. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with authorities searching for the truck driver who illegally parked on the highway shoulder.
Following his discharge from the hospital, the SUV driver provided a statement to the police. Preliminary investigations indicated that overspeeding and a burst tire on the SUV led to the loss of control and subsequent collision with the parked truck.
The tragic incident has sparked a wave of condolences and support for Joshua and the families of the deceased, as investigations into the circumstances of the accident continue.