JUST IN: Ogun confirms two foreign nationals killed in crash involving Anthony Joshua
The Ogun State Government has confirmed that two people who died in a road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, were foreign nationals.
In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, the government expressed profound condolences to the families, friends, and associates of the victims.
The statement indicated that the accident occurred along the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, within the Makun axis of Ogun State. At the time, Anthony Joshua and three other passengers were reportedly travelling from Lagos to Sagamu when their sport utility vehicle collided with a stationary truck.
Preliminary reports confirmed that two male foreign nationals died on the spot, with their remains subsequently deposited at the Livewell Morgue in Sagamu. Anthony Joshua and the vehicle’s driver were promptly rescued by security personnel attached to his convoy and rushed to a hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
Following the accident, the severely damaged vehicle was evacuated to the Sagamu Motor Traffic Division office. Efforts are ongoing to tow the truck involved to the same location to facilitate a comprehensive investigation.
Describing the incident as deeply unfortunate and painful, the Ogun State Government noted that other occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries and are receiving medical care.
The government further urged motorists to exercise utmost caution and adhere strictly to traffic regulations, particularly during the festive season when vehicular movement is heavy. Road safety officers and other security agencies were also enjoined to intensify surveillance and enforcement to safeguard lives and property.
In conclusion, the state government extended its sympathies to the bereaved families, prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. It also asked God to grant the families left behind the strength to bear their irreparable loss.
