The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that the driving force of the Lexus SUV concerned within the accident that resulted within the deaths of two associates of former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is at present in custody.
The incident occurred on Monday whereas the driving force was transporting Joshua and two of his associates, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, alongside the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Lexus SUV collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the tragic deaths of Ayodele and Ghami on the scene. Joshua and the driving force sustained minor accidents.
In a press release issued in Abeokuta on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that investigations are underway to find out each the instant and distant causes of the accident, in addition to the driving force’s involvement.
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“The driving force of the Lexus SUV is at present in custody in reference to the Anthony Joshua accident case. Investigations are ongoing,” Babaseyi mentioned.
Anthony Joshua was discharged from the hospital late Wednesday night after being deemed clinically match to proceed his restoration at house.
The previous world heavyweight champion, alongside along with his mom, reportedly visited the funeral house in Lagos yesterday to pay their remaining respects to Ayodele and Ghami, as their our bodies have been being ready for repatriation, which was scheduled for final night time.
In a joint assertion issued by the Lagos State Commissioner for Data and Technique, Gbenga Omotoso, and the Particular Adviser to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Data and Technique, Kayode Akinmade, the governments of Lagos and Ogun states expressed their condolences to the households of the 2 younger males.
“We pray the Almighty grants the repose of their souls and offers their households and family members with the fortitude to bear this very unhappy and painful loss,” the assertion learn.
“Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu deeply recognize the general public concern and the outpouring of affection and affection following this very unlucky incident.”
“In addition they prolong their appreciation to Mr. President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for the fatherly help he has supplied all through this course of.”
“We additionally want to thank the crew of medical doctors and medical personnel at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, who attended to Anthony and the opposite injured victims. The standard of care and professionalism they displayed is really commendable,” the assertion concluded.
