British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has been discharged from hospital following a road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday. The tragic crash claimed the lives of his two close friends, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami.
In a statement issued on Wednesday and co-signed by Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, and Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Ogun State, the governments of both states expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased.
“The governments of Lagos and Ogun states once again commiserate with the families of the two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami, who tragically lost their lives in the road accident involving Anthony Joshua. We pray that the Almighty grants the repose of their souls and gives their families and loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss,” the statement read.
The statement confirmed that Joshua was discharged late on Tuesday afternoon. He was described as being “heavy-hearted and emotionally distressed over the loss of his two close friends,” but was “deemed clinically fit to continue his recovery from home.”
It further revealed that Joshua and his mother visited a funeral home in Lagos later that day to pay their final respects to the deceased, whose bodies were being prepared for repatriation.
The governments also commended the medical personnel who attended to the injured, stating:
“The team of doctors and medical personnel at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, who attended to Anthony Joshua and others injured in the accident, demonstrated professionalism and quality care that are truly commendable.”
Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State also expressed appreciation to the public and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for their support during the difficult period.
The accident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. on Monday, when a Lexus Jeep conveying Joshua, with registration number KRD 850 HN, collided with a stationary truck on the busy expressway. Two passengers died in the crash, while others, including the boxer, sustained injuries.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, as authorities have appealed to the public for patience and cooperation while efforts continue to manage the aftermath of the tragedy
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