Fresh details have emerged following reports of an accident involving world renowned British Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway, sparking widespread concern among fans and the general public. Initial reports suggested the boxer was involved in a traffic incident while traveling through one of Nigeria’s busiest highways, prompting intense online speculation before clarifications began to surface.
According to sources close to the situation, the incident occurred near the Sagamu interchange axis of the expressway, an area notorious for heavy traffic congestion and frequent road mishaps. It was gathered that Joshua was part of a convoy moving at a controlled speed when another vehicle reportedly lost control and caused a brief disruption along the route. Emergency responders and security personnel swiftly secured the area to prevent escalation.
Contrary to early fears, no serious injuries were recorded. Anthony Joshua was confirmed to be safe, with only minor delays to his journey. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported seeing a calm response from security operatives, who ensured traffic was diverted temporarily to ease congestion while the situation was managed.
The incident reignited discussions around road safety on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway, a critical economic corridor linking Lagos to several southwestern states. Motorists and road safety advocates once again called on authorities to accelerate long promised rehabilitation efforts, better enforcement of traffic regulations, and improved emergency response systems.
Anthony Joshua, who has maintained strong ties with Nigeria, has been in the country for private engagements and community related activities. His presence continues to attract attention, and the incident further highlighted the challenges faced by high profile individuals navigating public infrastructure in the country.
