World boxing champion Anthony Joshua is recuperating in hospital following a road traffic accident that occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday, 29th December, 2025.
The accident, which occurred around midday, involved a Toyota Lexus jeep conveying Joshua and three other passengers.
Two passengers lost their lives in the incident.
They were identified as Ayodele Kelvin Olu (36), a Nigerian/British citizen, and Gami Sina (36), a British citizen.
The Ogun State Government confirmed the incident and expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased.
A press statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Kayode Akinmade said upon receiving information about the accident, Governor, Dapo Abiodun, visited the hospital where Joshua was receiving treatment.
He was later joined by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
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Both governors remained at the hospital for several hours to oversee the situation and ensure that appropriate medical care was provided.
Speaking on the incident, Governor Abiodun said he immediately proceeded to the hospital upon receiving the report and personally monitored Joshua’s treatment alongside Governor Sanwo-Olu.
“As soon as I was informed, I headed straight to the hospital and was later joined by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. We both took charge of the situation, oversaw Anthony Joshua’s care, and remained at the hospital for over seven hours,” the governor said.
Other senior officials who visited the hospital included the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, who offered institutional and professional support.
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was fully briefed on the incident.
According to government sources, the President spoke separately with Anthony Joshua, his mother, and Governor Abiodun, during which he conveyed his sympathies and condolences.
The British High Commission was formally notified of the accident. Officials of the Mission are monitoring developments and remain in contact with the hospital and the Ogun State Government. The Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Simon Field, visited the hospital and met with Anthony Joshua and the two governors.
The Ogun State Government said Anthony Joshua remains in a stable condition and is receiving appropriate medical attention. It added that it is satisfied with the quality of care being provided by the medical team.
