The Ogun State Government has condoled with families, friends, and associates of the victims of a tragic road accident involving former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua.
Joshua narrowly escaped death in the fatal accident which occurred along the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, within the Makun axis of Ogun State.
Two persons however lost their lives in the accident.
Joshua and three other individuals were reportedly travelling from Lagos to Sagamu at the time of the incident.
Read Also:Anthony Joshua Involved In Road Accident
Preliminary reports indicate that two male foreign nationals died on the spot. Their remains have since been deposited at the Livewell Morgue in Sagamu.
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 Ogun State Government described the incident as deeply unfortunate and painful, particularly with the loss of precious lives, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are receiving medical care.
“Our hearts go out to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this tragic incident, which the State considers a devastating loss” the state said in a statement.
“As we mourn collectively, we pray for the repose of the souls of the departed and for the speedy recovery of the injured. May Almighty God grant the families left behind the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
