Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital following the tragic road accident on Monday, December 29, 2025, that claimed the lives of two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Gami Cina, the Lagos and Ogun State governments confirmed.
The announcement was jointly signed by Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, and Ogun State Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Kayode Akinmade.
Both states described the incident as “painful and deeply unfortunate” and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.
They prayed that God would grant the departed souls eternal rest and provide their loved ones the strength to bear the loss.
The statement revealed that Joshua, accompanied by his mother, visited a Lagos funeral home on Wednesday to pay their final respects to the two victims, whose bodies were being prepared for repatriation later that evening.
Anthony Joshua was discharged from Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, late on Wednesday after doctors confirmed he was clinically fit to continue his recuperation at home.
Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State expressed deep gratitude to the public for their prayers, concern, and support following the accident. They also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his “fatherly support” during the difficult period.
The statement further commended the medical staff at Lagoon Hospital for their professionalism, quality care, and dedication in attending to Joshua and other injured victims of the crash.
