Photo: FRSCThe Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed that excessive speed and wrongful overtaking led to the crash involving British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday. The Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, stated this in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Monday. The statement disclosed that one sustained injuries, while two others escaped unhurt., noting that Joshua was rescued alive with minor injuries. The statement added, “The injured victim was evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the deceased were conveyed to Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, Sagamu. It als reaffirmed its commitment to safer highways through enforcement, rescue operations and public education.

Source: Punch December 29, 2025 16:38 UTC