The Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) has noted that the cause of the fatal road accident of the vehicle conveying Anthony Joshua, world-renowned Heavyweight pugilist at Makun, Ogun State may be due to overspeeding.
Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident yesterday, Monday, December 29, 2025, at about 11:00 am, in Makun, Ogun State.
The incident occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, just before Danco Filling Station, near the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis.
The vehicle conveying Anthony Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated.
Anthony Joshua who was seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is now receiving medical attention.
Tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene. The deceased have been conveyed to Livewell Hospital Morgue, Sagamu.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and the Ogun State Police Command had extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assures the public that a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident has commenced.
In a release signed by DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Police Public Relations Officer for Ogun State, the police has also assured that further updates on the incident will be communicated as investigation progresses.
No comments:
Post a Comment