Police arrest Anthony Joshua’s driver over Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that the driver of the Lexus SUV that crashed while transporting world boxing champion Anthony Joshua and two of his friends has been arrested.

Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi announced the development in a statement released on Thursday, noting that the driver is in custody while investigations continue.

The accident occurred at about 11 a.m. on Monday near the Danco area of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, when the Lexus SUV, with registration number KRD 850 HN, collided with a stationary truck. Two passengers in the vehicle lost their lives in the crash.

The deceased have been identified as 36-year-old Ayodele Kelvin Olu, a Nigerian–British citizen, and 36-year-old British national, Gami Sina.

In a joint statement on Wednesday, the Lagos and Ogun State governments announced that Anthony Joshua had been discharged from Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, after doctors confirmed he was fit to continue recovering at home.

The statement was signed by Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotosho, and Ogun State Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade.

The governments expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, describing the incident as tragic, and prayed for comfort for their loved ones.

They also revealed that Joshua and his mother visited a funeral home in Lagos to pay their respects as preparations were made to repatriate the remains of his late friends.

Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dapo Abiodun thanked the public for their concern and support, and also appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his encouragement during the period.

They commended the medical team at Lagoon Hospital for their professionalism and care.