As funeral rites continue for two close associates of former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has moved to clarify public concerns over ambulance availability and emergency response at the scene of the accident.
The FRSC said its operatives arrived at the crash location within about three minutes, countering widespread claims on social media suggesting a delayed response.
The clarification was given by the Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, during an interview monitored on Arise Television on Sunday in Abuja.
Ogungbemide explained that much of the public outrage surrounding the incident stemmed from incomplete and inaccurate information circulated online, noting that social media narratives did not fully reflect what transpired at the scene.
According to him, FRSC patrol teams are mobile enforcement and first-response units and do not operate as ambulances. He said patrol vehicles are deployed for traffic control and immediate intervention, while ambulances are strategically positioned and dispatched through control offices once an incident is reported.
He disclosed that the patrol officers involved were stationed on the opposite side of the carriageway when the crash occurred and moved immediately to the scene. Upon arrival, he said, standard operating procedures required them to alert the control office to activate ambulance deployment.
The spokesperson stressed that the Corps runs a nationwide system of strategically located ambulances rather than attaching one to each patrol vehicle, pointing out that FRSC operates over 400 patrol vehicles nationwide. Along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway alone, he said, ambulances are stationed at Ojota, Kara, Mowe and Sagamu.
The crash claimed the lives of Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele, both described as key members of Joshua’s inner circle and professional journey. Joshua sustained minor injuries and was discharged from hospital on January 1.
Funeral arrangements for the deceased have drawn tributes from within and outside the boxing community, underscoring the personal loss behind the public tragedy.
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