By Our Reporter
The governments of Lagos and Ogun states said that British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has been discharged from hospital late Wednesday evening, following a road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday, which claimed the lives of his two close friends, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami.
This was made known through a statement jointly signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso and Mr. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, saying that Anthony Joshua was discharged as he was deemed clinically fit to recuperate from home.
"Anthony Joshua was discharged from hospital late this evening as he was deemed clinically fit to recuperate from home," the statement said.
In the statement, the governments of Lagos and Ogun states again commiserated with the families of the two young men Lateef Ayodele and Gami Cina, who tragically and unfortunately lost their lives in the road accident involving Anthony Joshua on Monday 29th December 2025.
They once again, commiserate with the families of the two young men Lateef Ayodele and Gami Cina who tragically and unfortunately lost their lives in the road accident involving Anthony Joshua on Monday 29th Dec 2025 .
Both governments prayed the Almighty grant the repose of their soul, whilst granting their families and loved ones the fortitude to bear this very sad and painful loss.
This was just as they disclosed that Anthony Joshua with his mother were at the funeral home in Lagos Wednesday afternoon to pay their final respects to Lateef Ayodele and Gami Cina, his two departed friends as they were being prepared for repatriation scheduled for later in the day.
"We pray the Almighty grant the repose of their soul whilst granting their families and loved ones the fortitude to bear this very sad and painful loss .
Anthony and his mother were at the funeral home in Lagos this afternoon to pay their final respects to his two departed 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 tag the Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi that attended to Anthony and those that sustained injuries. The quality of care and professionalism is truly commendable," the statement read.
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