Anthony Joshua paid his respects to Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele at a funeral home following his release from the hospital after a car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. While Joshua sustained minor injuries in the crash, his two friends tragically lost their lives.
The British boxer has left the hospital and will now recover at his home in Nigeria. Before heading home, Joshua accompanied his mother to visit the funeral home where Ghami and Ayodele were laid to rest.
Authorities from Lagos and Ogun states expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased, urging for strength in this difficult time. Joshua, despite his heavy heart, has been cleared to recuperate at home after being discharged from the hospital.
Joshua and his mother were present at the funeral home in Lagos to bid farewell to their departed friends before their repatriation. The state governors of Ogun and Lagos appreciate the support and concern from the public and dignitaries during this tragic incident.
The accident occurred when Joshua’s black SUV collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the loss of his friends’ lives. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities searching for the truck driver who illegally parked on the highway shoulder.
The driver of the SUV, upon discharge from the hospital, provided a statement to the police. Preliminary investigations suggest overspeeding and a burst tire led to the collision with the parked truck due to loss of control.