Olayiwola Matthew
Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has left the hospital after treatment sustained from a road crash, with his first port of call being the funeral home where his two friends who died from the accident were kept before they were repatriated on December 31, 2025.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, made this known in a statement on Wednesday.
According to the statement which he issued on behalf of the Lagos and Ogun States Governments, Omotoso said the Joshua was now fit enough to recuperate at home.
The statement said: “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 on the 29th December 2025.
“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.
“Anthony Joshua was discharged from hospital late this afternoon though heavy hearted and full of emotions over the loss of his two close friends he was deemed clinical fit to recuperate from home.
“Anthony and his mother were at the funeral home in Lagos this afternoon to pay their final respects to his two deported friends as they were being prepared for repatriation scheduled for later this evening.
“Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu deeply appreciate the public concern and show of love and affection over this very sad and unfortunate incident.
“They also appreciate Mr President. His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for all fatherly support he gave through out the process.
“We also want to appreciate the team of Doctors and medical personnel at the Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi that attended to Anthony and those that sustained injuries.
“The quality of care and professionalism is truly commendable.”