A young Nigerian man has shared a harrowing survival story that has gripped the nation online, revealing he was involved in a serious accident at the precise location on the Sagamu Expressway where heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua later lost two friends in a fatal crash.
A Chilling Coincidence on a Notorious Road
The individual, who shared his experience on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @ManlikeDcee, stated that his accident occurred just two weeks before the tragic December 29, 2025, incident that claimed the lives of Joshua's companions. He described the stretch of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu as a death trap, a sentiment echoed by many Nigerians who travel the route.
"Crazy how this is the exact same spot in Sagamu where I had a terrible accident just two weeks ago," he wrote. The survivor detailed the severe physical impact, stating, "I was badly injured, couldn’t walk for days." He extended his prayers to Anthony Joshua and called for eternal rest for the souls of the departed.
The Aftermath and a Miraculous Rescue
The man's account provides a raw look at the immediate shock and trauma following a major collision. He explained that the impact was so profound he initially couldn't document the scene. "I couldn’t snap the pictures of the incident immediately it happened," he said, adding that he was "so shocked to the extent I thought my soul had left my body." He managed to take photos later to inform his family.
His rescue story underscores the community support often found on Nigerian roads. He credited local butchers working near the roadside for coming to his aid. "Thank God for the butchers that work around there. They gave me first aid treatment before my people came to my rescue and took me to the hospital," he recounted. He ended his emotional thread with a poignant plea: "I pray Nigeria will not be the end of us."
Public Outcry Over Infrastructure Neglect
The post sparked significant reactions online, with many users connecting this near-miss to the systemic failure of road maintenance and safety enforcement in Nigeria. The conversation quickly moved beyond the individual story to a broader critique of national infrastructure.
One user, @ObynoClin, commented extensively on the wider issues, listing failures in healthcare, power supply, water, and leadership, concluding that "only corruption and looting are excelling at all levels." Other reactions included:
- @melodee_sound: "Ña God Dey save everybody las las."
- @bymaonstage: "They need to do something about it."
- @ubaakuete: "That's really a sad experience."
This incident is not isolated. Legit.ng also reported on another Nigerian man who had a serious accident on the same road in 2022, sharing a similarly tragic story of injury and recovery, further highlighting the persistent danger of that corridor.
The viral story of @ManlikeDcee serves as a grim reminder and a powerful testimony. It underscores the urgent need for authorities in Ogun State and at the federal level to address the lethal condition of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, particularly the Sagamu stretch, before more lives are lost.
