British-Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, after a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two close friends
Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Road Crash, Takes Remains Of Close Friends Abroad For Burial
British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, days after surviving a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends and trainers, Lateef Ayodele and Sina Ghami.
In a joint statement issued by the Lagos and Ogun State governments, Joshua was discharged in the afternoon of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, after medical experts confirmed that he was clinically stable and fit to continue his recovery from home.
The statement noted that the former world heavyweight champion was “heavy-hearted and full of emotions” following the devastating loss of the two men, who formed an integral part of his professional and personal support system.
The fatal accident occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, triggering widespread public concern and an outpouring of sympathy across Nigeria and beyond.
Earlier on Wednesday, Joshua, accompanied by his mother, visited a Lagos funeral home to pay his final respects as the remains of Ayodele and Ghami were being prepared for repatriation abroad for burial later that evening.
The Lagos and Ogun State governments once again commiserated with the bereaved families, praying for the repose of the souls of the departed and asking God to grant their loved ones the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State also expressed appreciation to Nigerians and members of the international community for the overwhelming show of love, prayers, and solidarity since the incident.
The governors further thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what they described as his fatherly support and personal concern throughout the ordeal.
Special commendation was also given to the doctors and medical personnel at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, for their professionalism, dedication, and quality medical care rendered to Anthony Joshua and others injured in the crash.
The statement was jointly signed by Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, and Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Ogun State Governor. Read More
