Accident Involving Nigerian-British Boxer, Anthony Joshua Brought on By Rushing, Incorrect Overtaking – FRSC

Ogungbemide stated the injured sufferer was evacuated to a medical facility for remedy, whereas the stays of the deceased had been deposited at Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu.

The Federal Street Security Corps (FRSC) has attributed the deadly street site visitors crash involving Nigerian-British boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, alongside the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to extreme rushing and wrongful overtaking.

The accident occurred at about 12:00 midday on Monday, December 29, 2025, across the Sinoma space close to Sagamu, Ogun State, and concerned a Lexus Jeep conveying the world-renowned boxer and a stationary business truck, in line with preliminary experiences from the Ogun Sector Command of the FRSC.

The FRSC, in a press release issued by its Corps Public Schooling Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, stated it obtained a misery name shortly after the incident and that its operatives arrived on the scene inside three minutes, enabling immediate rescue operations, evacuation of victims, efficient site visitors management, and the prevention of secondary crashes.

The company said that the crash concerned two autos: a black Lexus Jeep with registration quantity KRD 850 HN (non-public) and a stationary crimson business Sinotruck with an unknown registration quantity, and a complete of 5 grownup males had been concerned.

“Two individuals misplaced their lives, one sustained accidents, whereas two others escaped unharmed,” the FRSC stated, including that Anthony Joshua was rescued alive and sustained minor accidents.

Ogungbemide stated the injured sufferer was evacuated to a medical facility for remedy, whereas the stays of the deceased had been deposited at Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu.

Ogungbemide famous that the Nigeria Police Motor Visitors Division (MTD) was notified for additional investigation and documentation.

In accordance with Ogungbemide, preliminary investigations revealed that the Lexus Jeep was suspected to be travelling past the legally prescribed velocity restrict and misplaced management throughout an overtaking manoeuvre, colliding with a stationary truck “correctly parked” by the roadside.

The FRSC stated, “The first causes of the crash being extreme velocity and wrongful overtaking represent severe site visitors violations and stay among the many main causes of deadly street crashes on Nigerian highways.”

The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, prolonged heartfelt condolences to the households of the deceased and wished the injured sufferer and Anthony Joshua a speedy restoration.

The FRSC reiterated its warning to motorists to keep away from harmful overtaking, extreme velocity, and disrespect for site visitors laws, notably on high-speed corridors such because the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.

The FRSC additionally urged motorists to train endurance, keep lane self-discipline, and prioritise security over haste, particularly in the course of the festive journey interval.

The company reaffirmed its dedication to making sure safer roads by way of immediate emergency response and sustained public schooling aimed toward decreasing street site visitors crashes and fatalities throughout the nation.