The Federal Street Security Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that extreme velocity and wrongful overtaking induced the street crash involving British Nigerian boxing champion Anthony Joshua alongside the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday, December 29.
The Corps Public Schooling Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed this following preliminary investigations by the FRSC Ogun Sector Command.
The accident occurred round 12 midday close to the Sinoma space in Sagamu, Ogun State. It concerned a black Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and a stationary purple Sinotruck parked by the roadside.
FRSC findings revealed that 5 grownup males had been concerned. Two occupants had been confirmed useless on the scene — recognized as Sina “Evolve” Ghami, a pioneering sports activities rehabilitation specialist and longtime good friend of Joshua, and Mohammed Bello, a 32-year-old Lagos-based entrepreneur and shut affiliate of Ghami. One particular person sustained accidents, whereas two others escaped unharmed. Joshua was rescued alive with minor accidents.
“The injured sufferer was evacuated for medical consideration, whereas the stays of the deceased had been conveyed to Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu,” the assertion mentioned.
The Nigeria Police Motor Visitors Division was notified for additional investigation and documentation. Preliminary findings point out the Lexus SUV was suspected to have been travelling above the velocity restrict when it misplaced management throughout an overtaking manoeuvre and collided with the stationary truck.
“The first causes of the crash — extreme velocity and wrongful overtaking — represent critical site visitors violations and stay among the many main causes of deadly street crashes on Nigerian highways,” the FRSC famous.
The corps conveyed the condolences of Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed to the households of the deceased. “On behalf of the complete administration and employees of the Federal Street Security Corps, heartfelt condolences go to the households of the deceased, and we want the injured sufferer, Anthony Joshua, a speedy restoration,” the assertion concluded.
