Anthony Joshua discharged from Lagos hospital, pays last respect to late friends

British-born Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from the hospital following tragic road accident that claimed the lives of two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Gami Cina, on Monday, December 29, 2025, the Lagos and Ogun State governments have announced.

The duo states, in a joint statement signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, and the Ogun State Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Kayode Akinmade, once again commiserated with the families of the deceased, describing the incident as painful and deeply unfortunate, while praying that Almighty God would grant the souls of the departed eternal rest and give their families and loved ones the strength to bear the irreparable loss.

The statement also disclosed that Anthony Joshua, who was discharged from Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, late on Wednesday after doctors confirmed that he was clinically fit to continue his recuperation from home, alongside his mother were at a funeral home in Lagos to pay their final respects to the two late friends, whose bodies were being prepared for repatriation later in the evening.

Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State expressed deep appreciation to members of the public for the overwhelming concern, prayers and show of love following the sad incident.

They also conveyed their gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what they described as his fatherly support throughout the period.

The governments further commended the doctors and medical personnel at Lagoon Hospital, Ikoyi, for the quality of care, professionalism and dedication shown in attending to Anthony Joshua and other injured victims of the accident.