Anthony Joshua made a somber visit to a funeral home to pay his respects to his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, following his release from the hospital. Joshua sustained minor injuries in a car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, while sadly, both of his friends lost their lives in the tragic incident.
The British boxer has been discharged from the hospital in Lagos and will now focus on his recovery at home in Nigeria. Before heading home, Joshua accompanied his mother to the funeral home where Ghami and Ayodele are resting.
A statement from local government officials expressed condolences to the families of the deceased friends and highlighted the tragic nature of the accident involving Anthony Joshua. The government officials extended their prayers for the souls of the departed and strength for their families during this difficult time.
Joshua and his mother paid their final respects to the departed friends at the funeral home in Lagos. The Governors of Ogun State and Lagos State acknowledged the outpouring of support and condolences from the public and thanked the medical team at Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi for their care.
The accident occurred when Joshua’s black SUV collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the loss of his close friends’ lives. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on the illegally parked truck on the highway. The driver of the SUV, after being discharged from the hospital, provided a statement to the police, indicating overspeeding and a burst tire as contributing factors to the accident.