Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the accident that led to the deaths of two associates of former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua is currently in Police custody.
Speaking in a statement on Thursday, the image maker of the Ogun State Police Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, revealed that investigations are ongoing to determine both the immediate and remote causes of the accident, as well as the driver’s involvement.
“The driver of the Lexus SUV is currently in custody in connection with the Anthony Joshua accident case. Investigations are ongoing,” Babaseyi said.
Recall that, the crash occurred on Monday when the driver was conveying Joshua and two of his friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Lexus SUV crashed into a stationary truck, resulting in the deaths of Ayodele and Ghami at the scene. The boxer and his driver sustained minor injuries.
Joshua was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday evening, having been deemed clinically fit to continue his recovery at home.