Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from Lagoon Hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos, following a harrowing road traffic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
It was gathered that Joshua was discharged from the hospital after he was deemed “clinically fit” to return home.
The development was disclosed in a Wednesday statement co-signed by Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, and Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Ogun State.
The governments of Lagos and Ogun states also expressed their condolences to the families of the deceased.
“The governments of Lagos and Ogun states once again commiserate with the families of the two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami, who tragically and unfortunately lost their lives in the road accident involving Anthony Joshua. We pray The Almighty grant the repose of their souls whilst granting their families and loved ones the fortitude to bear this very sad and painful loss,” the statement read.
The statement confirmed that Joshua was discharged from hospital late on Tuesday afternoon, describing him as “heavy hearted and full of emotions over the loss of his two close friends,” but “deemed clinically fit to recuperate from home.”
It further noted that Joshua and his mother visited a funeral home in Lagos on the same day to pay their final respects to his deceased friends, who were being prepared for repatriation later in the evening.
The statement also expressed gratitude to medical personnel who attended to the boxer and other injured parties:
“The team of doctors and medical personnel at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, who attended to Anthony and those that sustained injuries, displayed quality care and professionalism that is truly commendable,” it said.
Pan-Atlantic Kompass reports that fhe accident took place on Monday, December 29, when a Lexus SUV carrying Joshua and four others collided with a stationary truck.
While the sports world breathed a sigh of relief that the 36-year-old survived, the incident was marked by immense tragedy. Two of Joshua’s closest associates and long-time friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, unfortunately lost their lives at the scene.
The authorities are also continuing investigations into the incident.
