The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed that overspeeding is the leading factor in the crash that rocked the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday, 29 December 2025, involving world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua.
Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, Public Education Officer at FRSC Headquarters, Abuja, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
The statement disclosed that the fatal collision happened around midday along the Sinoma stretch near Sagamu, Ogun State, when a black Lexus Jeep, conveying Joshua and four others, reportedly lost control during an overtaking attempt and rammed into a stationary truck parked by the roadside.
According to the Ogun Sector Command of the FRSC, the crash was reported at about 1200 hours. Corps operatives reached the scene within three minutes, carrying out rescue operations, clearing trapped victims, and preventing further collisions.
Five adult males were involved. Two people died on the spot, one sustained injuries, and two others walked away unhurt.
Anthony Joshua was pulled from the wreckage alive, with only minor injuries, and was promptly taken for medical attention.
The injured victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, while the bodies of the deceased were taken to Livewell Morgue, Ajaka, in Sagamu.
The Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division has also been notified to carry out a detailed investigation.
Preliminary findings from the FRSC indicate that the Lexus Jeep, believed to be travelling above the speed limit, was overtaking improperly when the driver lost control and crashed into the parked Sinotruck.
According to the Corps, excessive speed and wrongful overtaking remain major causes of fatal road crashes on Nigerian highways.
In a statement, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed extended heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
He also wished Joshua a speedy recovery on behalf of the corps’ leadership and staff.
The Corps used the incident to renew its warning to motorists to avoid dangerous overtaking, stick to speed limits, and obey traffic rules, especially on high-speed corridors such as the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
With the festive travel period still ongoing, officials urged drivers to prioritise safety over haste, practice lane discipline, and remain patient on the roads.
FRSC reiterated its commitment to ensuring safer highways, a swift emergency response and ongoing public education targeted at reducing road traffic crashes and fatalities nationwide.