British boxing champion Anthony Joshua is recovering in a Lagos medical facility after a serious road collision on Monday that claimed two lives.
Diplomatic and State Support
British Deputy High Commissioner Simon Field visited Joshua Tuesday to check on his condition. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu spent hours at the hospital overseeing care.
Police Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun and National Sports Commission Director-General Bukola Olopade also came to the facility.
President Bola Tinubu called Joshua and his mother to express condolences, calling the incident a “profound loss” that unites Nigerians in shared grief.
The Crash Details
The accident happened midday Monday on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Joshua was a passenger in a Toyota Lexus SUV with three others. Two men died:
- Ayodele Kelvin Olu, 36, Nigerian-British
- Gami Sina, 36, British citizen
The British High Commission is supporting the bereaved families.
Recovery and Investigation
Doctors report Joshua is stable and receiving excellent treatment. Ogun State authorities have launched a thorough probe into the cause and promised to share results publicly.
Updates on Joshua’s health and the inquiry will follow.
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