The Lagos and Ogun State Governments have confirmed that British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has been discharged from hospital following the deadly street accident that claimed the lives of two younger males, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami, on December 29, 2025.
In a joint assertion issued on Tuesday, the 2 state governments expressed deep condolences to the households of the deceased, describing the incident as tragic and painful. They prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims and for energy for his or her households to bear the loss.
The assertion was signed by Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State Commissioner for Info and Technique, and Kayode Akinmade, Particular Adviser on Info and Technique to the Ogun State Authorities.
In keeping with the assertion, Joshua was discharged from hospital late within the afternoon after medical doctors confirmed he was clinically match to proceed his restoration from residence. It added that the boxer was “closely hearted and filled with feelings” over the lack of his two shut buddies.
The discharge additional disclosed that Joshua, accompanied by his mom, visited a funeral residence in Lagos earlier within the day to pay their final respects to the deceased, whose stays have been being ready for repatriation later that night.
Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State additionally appreciated the outpouring of public concern, sympathy and help following the incident.
The governors equally expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for what they described as his “fatherly help” all through the interval following the accident.
The assertion additionally counseled the medical staff at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, for his or her professionalism and high quality of care in treating Joshua and others who sustained accidents within the crash.
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