The update was confirmed by Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, who said Joshua was discharged from the Duchess International Hospital after doctors determined he was clinically fit.
Omotoso added that Joshua and his mother later visited a funeral home in Lagos to pay their respects to the two men who died in the accident. Both were prepared for repatriation later that evening.
The victims were Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, longtime members of Joshua’s team. Ayodele served as his personal trainer. Ghami was his strength and conditioning coach. Both died at the scene.
Joshua was described by officials as emotionally shaken by the loss. Earlier that day, he and Ayodele shared clips on social media showing them playing table tennis, hours before the accident happened.
Authorities have not released further details about the crash. Officials did not comment beyond confirming the deaths.
Joshua was in Nigeria after his recent return to the ring. On December 19, he defeated Jake Paul, which was his first match after a long absence from competition. The fight attracted worldwide attention and represented a commercial rebound in his career.
There was no update on Joshua’s training plans or future schedule. His promoter earlier said the focus was on rest and recovery.
For now, the emphasis has shifted away from boxing. The week was defined less by his return and more by loss, heartbreak and a narrow escape that completely reshaped the moment.
