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President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, spoke in a phone call with Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British boxing star, following the tragic accident in Ogun State in which Joshua was injured and lost two of his associates.
“I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I wished him well and prayed for him. He assured me that he is receiving the best care in the hospital.
“I also spoke with AJ’s mother and prayed for her. She was very appreciative of my call.
“Additionally, I spoke to Governor Dapo Abiodun, who was in the hospital with them. The Governor assured me that he will do everything possible to ensure AJ receives the best possible attention,” Tinubu said in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
Earlier, in a statement on X, President Tinubu, who is currently abroad, expressed profound sympathy for the boxer over the accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
“I sympathise with you and your family as you bear the emotional weight of this unfortunate incident. As a sportsman, you have always shown courage, discipline, and unwavering love for our country. These are qualities that have made you a source of national pride.
“In moments like this, we must encourage one another as brothers and sisters with a shared destiny.
“I pray for strength, wisdom, and grace for you during this painful period. May God grant you a speedy recovery and repose to the souls of the departed.”
The accident occurred at Makun area of Ogun, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The vehicle conveying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep with registration number KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck.
Mr Afolabi Odunsi, Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, also confirmed the incident in a statement.
The FRSC spokesperson attributed the accident to excessive speeding and wrongful overtaking, explaining that the driver overtook from the right-hand side and rammed into a stationary vehicle.
“Five people were involved; one injured, two were unhurt while two were killed in the crash.
“However it was discovered that Anthony Joshua (international boxer) was involved but he only sustained injury, and was taken to an undisclosed hospital by the security officers attached to him.
“The bodies of the two killed have since been taken to the morgue and obstructions have been cleared,” he said.
The Ogun Police Command also confirmed the incident through its Public Relations Officer, DSP, Oluseyi Babaseyi.
Babaseyi explained that the deceased had been deposited at Livewell Hospital Morgue, Sagamu.
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