Reporting by Premium Times indicates that the Ogun State Police Command has officially charged a driver with criminal negligence following a tragic road accident involving associates of boxing star Anthony Joshua. The accident, which occurred shortly after the group’s arrival in Nigeria, resulted in the deaths of two of Joshua’s close friends.
Police investigators found that the driver’s ‘reckless disregard for safety protocols’ was the primary cause of the fatal crash. The court proceedings are expected to begin later this month, while the local community in Ogun continues to mourn the loss of the visitors.
Punch Newspaper validated the story, reporting that ‘bystanders stole Anthony Joshua’s phone at the accident scene,’ highlighting the chaotic aftermath of the crash. Vanguard also mentioned the incident in their review of January’s headlines, noting that ‘Ogun police charge driver over fatal accident.’
Echotitbits take: This incident is a PR nightmare for Nigerian tourism and safety. Beyond the legal case against the driver, the reports of theft at the crash site reflect a disturbing lack of empathy that the government needs to address through community engagement.
Source: The Punch — https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/fatal-crash-anthony-joshua-escaped-death-after-swapping-seats-report/%3famp
The Punch January 3, 2026
Photo Credit: The Punch
