Abeokuta: The governments of Lagos and Ogun states on Wednesday confirmed the discharge of heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, from the hospital following Monday’s accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
In a joint statement, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun on Information, and Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State Commissioner for Information, said Joshua was released late Wednesday from Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, after doctors declared him clinically fit to continue recuperation at home.
The tragic accident claimed the lives of two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Gami Cina. Both governments expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families, describing the incident as painful and profoundly unfortunate. They prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and strength for their loved ones to bear the irreparable loss.
The statement revealed that Joshua and his mother visited a funeral home in Lagos on Wednesday to pay their final respects to the two late friends, whose remains were being prepared for repatriation later in the evening.
Governors Abiodun and Sanwo-Olu also expressed heartfelt appreciation to members of the public for their concern, prayers, and show of love in the aftermath of the accident. They extended gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what they described as his fatherly support throughout the period.
The governments further commended the doctors and medical personnel at Lagoon Hospital for their professionalism, dedication, and quality of care in attending to Joshua and other injured victims of the crash.