Breaking: Police Make Major Arrest Over Accident Involving Anthony Joshua

• The Ogun state police command has arrested the driver of the Lexus SUV conveying Anthony Joshua before the accident
• Recall that the Nigerian-British World boxing champion had an accident along with his two friends on Monday, December 29
• His two companions were sadly killed, and the boxer was admitted into an undisclosed hospital in Lagos with injuries

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The police in Ogun have confirmed the arrest of the man transporting Nigerian-British World boxing champion, Anthony Joshua and two of his allies before they experienced a fatal accident around the Danco area of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, on Monday, December 29.

Oluseyi Babaseyi, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, disclosed the arrest of the Lexus SUV driver to journalists in a statement on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

The statement reads in part:

"The driver of the Lexus SUV in connection with the Anthony Joshua accident case is currently in custody. Investigations are ongoing."

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Recall that the two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a car crash near Lagos on Monday, December 29, that killed two of his close associates and team members.

Joshua had been under observation at Lagoon Hospital in Lagos while recovering from minor injuries, according to promoter Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing later that day.

Reactions to arrest of Anthony Joshua's driver

Nigerians have started commenting on the police statement. Below are some of their reactions:

Osasumwen stated:

"Kayode Adeniyi, the Lexus SUV driver involved in the fatal car crash that injured Anthony Joshua, killed Latif Ayodele, and Sina Ghami must face prosecution for reckless driving, while the driver + owner of the stationary truck the Lexus collided with should be identified and persecuted."

Hay Khay reacted:

"Custody and investigations ongoing is the bare minimum after a life-altering incident. What people want now isn’t routine statements, it’s transparency, accountability, and justice without emotional treatment."

Segun stated:

Someone must take the heat. A lot of drivers have killed innocent Nigerians due to speeding, sha. But yeah, AJ isn’t just a regular Nigerian, so someone must answer to save the face of the incompetent Nigerian government internationally."

Dr Rollynce criticised:

"I do not appreciate selective justice. How many commercial drivers who survived an accident have you detained for questioning?"

A.M.O commented:

"I have driven on that road multiple times last month. The way VIPs speed on that road is alarming. Speed limit enforcement has to be done; otherwise, things like these will not stop."

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Anthony Joshua discharged from Nigerian hospital

Legit.ng earlier reported that Anthony Joshua had been discharged from a hospital in Nigeria, days after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends.

The former world champion was deemed fit to recuperate at home, with a statement from Ogun and Lagos describing him as 'heavy-hearted' over the two deaths.

The 36-year-old was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that fatally collided with a stationary truck on a major roadway in Ogun State, near Lagos, on December 29, 2025.

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