Thursday, January 1, 2026 - The Lagos and Ogun State Governments have confirmed that British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has been discharged from hospital following the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami, on December 29, 2025.
In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the two state
governments expressed deep condolences to the families of the deceased,
describing the incident as tragic and painful. They prayed for the repose of
the souls of the victims and for strength for their families to bear the loss.
The statement was signed by Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State
Commissioner for Information and Strategy, and Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser
on Information and Strategy to the Ogun State Government.
According to the statement, Joshua was discharged from
hospital late in the afternoon after doctors confirmed he was clinically fit to
continue his recovery from home. It added that the boxer was “heavily hearted
and full of emotions” over the loss of his two close friends.
The release further disclosed that Joshua, accompanied by
his mother, visited a funeral home in Lagos earlier in the day to pay their
last respects to the deceased, whose remains were being prepared for
repatriation later that evening.
Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Babajide Sanwo-Olu
of Lagos State also appreciated the outpouring of public concern, sympathy and
support following the incident.
The governors equally expressed gratitude to President Bola
Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for what they described as his “fatherly support”
throughout the period following the accident.
The statement also commended the medical team at Lagoon
Hospital, Ikoyi, for their professionalism and quality of care in treating
Joshua and others who sustained injuries in the crash.
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