The Ogun State Government has confirmed that the remains of two foreign nationals who tragically lost their lives in the road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua have been deposited at the Livewell Mortuary in Sagamu.
The fatal crash occurred on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, within the Makun axis of Ogun State, claiming the lives of two male foreign nationals. This confirmation was made in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, who expressed condolences to the families of the victims.
“The Ogun State Government has expressed profound condolences to the families, friends, and associates of the victims of a tragic road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, who narrowly escaped death on Monday,” the statement read.
Preliminary findings revealed that the two victims died instantly at the scene of the crash. Akinmade disclosed that “preliminary reports indicate that two male foreign nationals died on the spot. Their remains have since been deposited at the Livewell Morgue in Sagamu.”
According to the statement, Joshua and the driver of the vehicle survived the crash. They were promptly rescued by security personnel attached to his convoy. “Anthony Joshua and the driver of the vehicle were promptly rescued by security personnel attached to his convoy and taken to a hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention,” the state government reported.
Regarding the cause of the accident, the government noted that the vehicle carrying Joshua and others rammed into a stationary truck along the expressway. “The sport utility vehicle conveying the occupants was said to have rammed into a stationary truck along the expressway,” Akinmade stated.
The severely damaged vehicle has been evacuated to the Sagamu Motor Traffic Division office, and efforts are ongoing to tow the truck involved for further investigation. “The severely damaged vehicle has been evacuated to the Sagamu Motor Traffic Division office, and efforts are ongoing to tow the truck involved to the same location to facilitate a comprehensive investigation,” the statement noted.
Describing the incident as “deeply unfortunate and painful,” the Ogun State Government urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly during the festive season when traffic volume is typically high. “Motorists are therefore urged to exercise utmost caution and adhere strictly to traffic regulations,” the statement urged, calling on road safety officers and security agencies to intensify surveillance across the state.
The government concluded by praying “for the repose of the souls of the departed and for the speedy recovery of the injured,” while also asking God to grant the bereaved families “the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
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