“Proper Security Convoy Could Have Prevented It”: Nigerians React to Joshua Accident.
A day after a car crash left boxer Anthony Joshua injured and claimed the lives of two members of his team, a difficult question is being asked across Nigeria: could this have been prevented?
The accident occurred on Monday along the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Joshua, who was in the country to visit family for the new year, was a passenger in the back seat of a Lexus Jeep that collided with a stationary truck. While the boxing star sustained minor injuries, the two men in the front seats did not survive.
They have been named as Latif “Latz” Arowosaye, Joshua’s personal trainer, and Sina Edmund, his strength and conditioning coach. Both were close friends and key members of his inner circle.
As condolences pour in from the global boxing community—with tributes from figures like former champion Badou Jack—the conversation in Nigeria has taken a sharp turn toward policy and security.
On social media and in local reports, many are openly wondering if the absence of a formal police escort contributed to the tragedy. A common opinion gaining traction is that a security convoy might have managed the highway conditions differently, potentially avoiding the collision.
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“If he had a proper security team leading the way, those boys might still be alive,” one comment read online, reflecting a widely shared sentiment.
This line of questioning directly touches on a recent and controversial directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Earlier this year, the government ordered the withdrawal of police officers assigned as personal escorts to various VIPs, aiming to redeploy them for broader public security duties.
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While it is not confirmed that Joshua requested or was denied an escort, the timing of the accident has brought this policy back into the spotlight. Citizens are now debating the real-world consequences of such a ruling, especially for high-profile individuals traveling on Nigeria’s often-challenging roads.
The Ogun State police command has stated that its investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing. Officials have not commented on any specifics regarding security arrangements for Joshua’s visit.
For now, the nation is mourning the loss of two young men, even as it grapples with a complex debate about safety, privilege, and the rules meant to govern them.
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