British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua was reportedly involved in a serious road accident earlier today, an incident said to have claimed the lives of two people. However, beyond the crash itself, it was the aftermath captured on video that ignited widespread outrage across Nigeria.
Footage circulating online showed a crowd gathered at the scene as Joshua was eventually lifted into a police truck, where he remained seated for several moments while onlookers prayed aloud for his safety, assuring him that he would live long. Shockingly, the vehicle appeared stationary, prompting voices in the crowd to question why it had not moved immediately to seek medical help.
Meanwhile, the bodies of the deceased victims were reportedly left on the road as bystanders filmed the scene, a sight that deeply disturbed many Nigerians online.
The video has since triggered heavy backlash, with citizens lamenting the poor state of Nigeria’s emergency medical response system. Many questioned how such delays could occur in a life-threatening situation, especially involving a globally recognised figure like Anthony Joshua.
Others argued that if someone of Joshua’s international status could face such a lack of urgent medical attention, the fate of ordinary Nigerians in similar situations is even more troubling. The incident has reignited conversations around avoidable deaths, inadequate infrastructure, and the absence of rapid-response emergency services in the country.
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