Anthony Joshua’s coaches Sina Evovle and Laz Healthy_Mindset pictured before their fatal road accident in Ogun State, Nigeria.

This is an update of the earlier report by Obgist on the accident of Anthony Joshua, the tragic road accident that occured in Ogun State claimed the lives of two close associates of the British-Nigerian boxing star, casting a shadow over what was meant to be a festive visit to Nigeria.

The fatal crash occurred on Monday, December 29, in Makun, Ogun State, when a Lexus SUV conveying Joshua and members of his team collided with a stationary truck along the highway.

The vehicle, identified by registration number KRD 850 HN, was reportedly involved in the collision under circumstances that have now drawn official attention from state authorities and road safety officials.

Victims Were Part of Joshua’s Inner Circle

The two men who died in the accident were identified as Sina Evovle, Joshua’s Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Laz, popularly known online as Healthy_Mindset, his personal trainer.

Both men were said to be long-time members of Joshua’s inner circle and had recently arrived in Nigeria to spend the Christmas holidays with the boxer.

Heartbreaking videos circulating on social media showed moments from their arrival at the Lagos airport, where they appeared cheerful and excited, expressing anticipation about their stay in the country.

That optimism, however, was cut short by the fatal incident.

Ogun Government Confirms Deaths

The Ogun State Government confirmed the development in a press release signed by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy.

According to the statement, preliminary reports indicated that two male foreign nationals died on the spot as a result of the crash.

Anthony Joshua’s coaches Sina Evovle and Laz Healthy_Mindset pictured before their fatal road accident in Ogun State, Nigeria.

FRSC Cites Speeding, Wrongful Overtaking

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State also provided details on the cause of the accident.

In a separate statement, the state’s FRSC Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Odunsi, attributed the crash to overspeeding and wrongful overtaking. He explained that the driver reportedly overtook from the right-hand side before ramming into the stationary truck.

The incident has renewed concerns over road safety on major highways in Ogun State, particularly during peak travel periods such as the festive season.

While Anthony Joshua has yet to issue a personal statement at the time of filing this report, the deaths of his coaches have sparked an outpouring of sympathy online, with fans and sports figures expressing condolences.

The tragedy underscores the human cost of road accidents in Nigeria and serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of strict adherence to traffic regulations.