Body of late Nigerian boxer arrives in Lagos

The body of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju was finally returned home on Tuesday, June 17 from Ghana.

The 28-year-old lost his life during a boxing match in Ghana, a shocking incident that sparked an outpouring of grief and prompted widespread calls for proper investigations and repatriation of his remains.

His death triggered a series of diplomatic and procedural efforts that delayed his return, making his homecoming both solemn and symbolic.

Olanrewaju’s body arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, where a crowd of mourners gathered to pay their final respects.

Among those present were his grieving family members, fellow boxers, friends, and supporters who had followed his story closely.

Representatives from the Ghana National Supporters Union, the Nigeria Supporters Club, and a large contingent of journalists were also on hand to witness the somber occasion.

The repatriation marks the conclusion of a long, painful wait for the family, who had been caught in a web of delays caused by legal, medical, and diplomatic formalities between Ghana and Nigeria.

Olanrewaju died on 29 March after collapsing during a lightweight boxing match against Ghanaian opponent Jon Mbanugu at the Trust Sports Emporium in Accra.

He was pronounced dead at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital shortly after the incident.

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