A Nigerian journalist has brought to light critical details from the police investigation into the tragic car accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua. The incident, which occurred on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulted in the death of two of Joshua's friends.
Exclusive Police Interview Reveals Driver's Actions
The journalist, identified online as @dejilambo, shared a video of an exclusive discussion with a police officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi. The interview, which has since gone viral on social media platforms, aimed to uncover the precise sequence of events that led to the devastating crash on December 29, 2025, around 11 p.m.
In the video, the journalist pressed the officer for answers based on eyewitness accounts. He specifically referenced allegations that Joshua's driver was attempting to overtake another vehicle to catch up with an escort convoy before colliding with a stationary truck.
Police Assert Speed and Erratic Maneuver as Primary Causes
In his response, Officer Oluseyi provided a clear, though preliminary, conclusion from the ongoing investigation. He highlighted two key factors established by the police probe so far.
The driver was speeding at the time of the accident. Furthermore, the driver swerved onto the outer shoulder of the expressway, where the truck was parked, leading to a direct collision with the stationary vehicle.
"As I told you, investigations are ongoing, but as of now, we assert that the driver was speeding and swerved to the outer shoulder where the truck was parked, colliding with the stationary truck, and that's what led to the accident," the police officer stated in the video.
The officer also made a public appeal, urging more eyewitnesses to come forward to aid the investigation and help authorities reach a definitive conclusion on all surrounding circumstances.
Unanswered Questions and Corroborating Reports
The journalist further inquired about how the bodies of the deceased friends were recovered—whether by bystanders or due to the impact. The police officer could not provide a definitive answer on this detail, explaining that more information would be made public soon to clarify all aspects of the case.
This police account aligns with earlier reports from other sources. A young Nigerian man, Adekunle Raphael, had previously stated that the driver was careless and attempted a dangerous overtake to catch up with the boxer's group. Similarly, a Nigerian doctor based in the UK had analyzed the crash, citing excessive speed and a dangerous overtaking maneuver as the likely causes.
The video shared by @dejilambo continues to trend, sparking widespread discussion about road safety on one of Nigeria's busiest highways. The tragic event underscores the fatal consequences of speeding and improper overtaking, even for vehicles associated with high-profile individuals.
