Fresh details have emerged following the reported car accident involving British heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in Nigeria, with a family member alleging that bystanders took advantage of the situation rather than offering help.
Speaking on the incident, Joshua’s uncle disclosed that in the aftermath of the accident, some individuals at the scene allegedly stole the boxer’s mobile phone, compounding the trauma experienced by those involved.
According to him, the moment, which should have drawn compassion and urgency, instead exposed a troubling lack of empathy, as attention shifted from providing assistance to opportunistic behaviour. He described the experience as deeply distressing for the family, noting that the loss went beyond property to reflect a broader moral concern.
The uncle further explained that the incident has left the family shaken, not only because of the accident itself, but due to the conduct of those who witnessed it. He stressed that timely help and basic human concern could have made a difficult situation less traumatic.
While details surrounding the accident remain limited, the family has expressed gratitude that Anthony Joshua survived the ordeal. They also used the opportunity to call for greater public responsibility, urging Nigerians to prioritise human life and compassion over material gain, especially in moments of crisis.
The incident has sparked reactions on social media, with many condemning the alleged actions of the bystanders and calling for a renewed sense of empathy and civic duty at accident scenes across the country.
