The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has attributed a fatal motor accident involving world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua to excessive speed and wrongful overtaking.
In a statement issued on Monday, 29 December 2025, the FRSC confirmed that the crash occurred around 12:00 noon along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, near the Sinoma area close to Sagamu, Ogun State. The incident involved a black Lexus Jeep conveying Anthony Joshua and a stationary red Sinotruck parked by the roadside.
According to preliminary reports from the Ogun State Sector Command, FRSC operatives arrived at the scene within three minutes of receiving the distress call, enabling prompt rescue operations, evacuation of victims, traffic control, and prevention of secondary crashes.
The crash involved five adult males. Two persons lost their lives, one sustained injuries, while two others escaped unhurt. Anthony Joshua was rescued alive and reportedly sustained minor injuries.
The injured victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment, while the remains of the deceased were deposited at Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu. The Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division (MTD) has been notified for further investigation and documentation.
FRSC investigations revealed that the Lexus Jeep was suspected to be travelling above the legally prescribed speed limit when it lost control during an overtaking manoeuvre and collided with the stationary truck. The Corps identified excessive speed and wrongful overtaking as the primary causes of the crash, noting that both remain among the leading contributors to fatal road accidents in Nigeria.
The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, on behalf of the management and staff of the FRSC, extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wished Anthony Joshua and the injured victim a speedy recovery.
The FRSC reiterated its warning to motorists to avoid dangerous overtaking, excessive speed, and disregard for traffic rules, particularly on high-speed corridors such as the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. Road users were urged to exercise patience, maintain lane discipline, and prioritise safety, especially during the festive travel period.
The Corps reaffirmed its commitment to safer roads through prompt emergency response and sustained public education aimed at reducing road traffic crashes and fatalities nationwide.
