By Attah Ede
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that renowned World Heavyweight Boxer Anthony Joshua is safe and sound after the accident involving his SUV in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Monday afternoon.
The Ogun State command police public relations officer (PPRO), Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Oluseyi Bassey, who confirmed the development, assured the public that Joshua, who was seated in the rear of the Lexus SUV, sustained only minor injuries and received first aid at the scene.
The accident occurred in Makun, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, just before Danco Filling Station near the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis. Circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation.
He said announced that tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene.
According to him, the deceased victims were evaluated to Livewell Hospital Morgue, Sagamu.
“The Ogun State Police Command extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assured that a thorough investigation into the incident has commenced.
“Further updates on the crash will be released as the investigation progresses”, Bassey said.
