Atiku mourns victims as Anthony Joshua is hospitalised after Ogun expressway crash that claimed two lives

Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been taken to hospital following a road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, with police confirming that two persons lost their lives in the crash.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday, saying the accident occurred shortly after 11am in the Makun area of the expressway.

Business Hallmark gathered that the crash happened just before the Danco Filling Station in Makun, ahead of the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound lane.

An eyewitness, Adeniyi Orojo, said the Lexus SUV conveying Joshua, with registration number KRD 850 HN, rammed into a stationary truck under circumstances that are still under investigation.

Orojo disclosed that Joshua sustained minor injuries, while two other occupants of the vehicle died at the scene.

“It was a two-vehicle convoy made up of a Lexus SUV and a Pajero SUV. Joshua was seated behind the driver, with another person beside him, while a fourth occupant sat in the front passenger seat. His security detail was in the vehicle behind.

“Some of us immediately began rescue efforts and flagged down oncoming vehicles for assistance. Federal Road Safety Corps officials arrived minutes later. Unfortunately, the passenger beside the driver and the person seated next to Joshua died on the spot,” he said.

Confirming the development, Oluseyi said Joshua and other injured persons were rushed to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.

“The Ogun State Police Command confirms a road accident today in front of Sinoma, before Danco, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Anthony Joshua and other injured persons have been taken to the hospital. Further updates will be communicated,” the police spokesperson said.

Reacting to the incident, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressed sympathy with Joshua and the families of the victims.

“I am deeply saddened to hear of the road accident involving Anthony Joshua today in Makun, Ogun State. I stand in full solidarity with him during this difficult moment and pray for his swift and complete recovery,” Atiku said.

He added, “My heartfelt condolences go to the families and loved ones of the two individuals who tragically lost their lives in the accident. May their souls rest in peace, and may their families find comfort and strength in this time of sorrow.”