Anthony Joshua: Ogun Mourns Foreign Nationals Killed In Crash Involving Boxer

The Ogun State Government has expressed sorrow over a fatal road crash involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, which claimed the lives of two persons along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.

The tragic incident occurred on Monday around the Makun axis of the expressway in Ogun State.

Joshua was said to be travelling from Lagos to Sagamu alongside three other individuals when the vehicle conveying them rammed into a stationary truck.

Preliminary reports indicate that two male foreign nationals died on the spot as a result of the crash. Their remains have been deposited at the Livewell Morgue in Sagamu.

Joshua and the driver of the vehicle were rescued by security operatives attached to his convoy and taken to a hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.

The sport utility vehicle involved in the accident was severely damaged and has since been evacuated to the Sagamu Motor Traffic Division (MTD) office.

Authorities are making arrangements to tow the truck involved to the same location to enable a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the crash.

Describing the incident as unfortunate, the Ogun State Government in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, said the loss of lives was painful and devastating, even as it noted that other victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and are receiving appropriate medical care.

The state government urged motorists to exercise caution and strictly adhere to traffic regulations, particularly during the festive season when traffic volume is usually high.

It also called on road safety officials and other security agencies to intensify monitoring and enforcement across the state to prevent similar tragedies.

“The Ogun State Government describes the incident as deeply unfortunate and painful, particularly with the loss of precious lives, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are receiving medical care.

“Motorists are therefore urged to exercise utmost caution and adhere strictly to traffic regulations, especially during the festive season when vehicular movement is typically heavy. Road safety officers and other security agencies are also enjoined to intensify surveillance and enforcement efforts across the State to ensure the safety of lives and property,” the statement read.

The government expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, praying for the repose of the souls of the departed and the speedy recovery of the injured.

“Our hearts go out to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this tragic incident, which the State considers a devastating loss. As we mourn collectively, we pray for the repose of the souls of the departed and for the speedy recovery of the injured. May Almighty God grant the families left behind the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” it added.