Cameroonian Francis Ngannou, MMA heavy champion, said on Saturday that he had “broken heart” after a fatal road accident in which he could be involved in his country, according to local media. “My heart is broken by this tragic accident which caused a devastating death,” he said in a statement transmitted to AFP.
“My deepest condolences go to the family (of the victim), I have been by his side from the start and I met her in private to share his mourning, added Francis Ngannou, without specifying the circumstances of the drama. I carry their pain with me, and my flawless support as well as my thoughts are with them when they endure this heartbreaking loss of which I know the feeling of pain. »»
According to local media and the TMZ site, the vehicle of Francis Ngannou, who lost in April 2024 his then 15-month-old son, struck a motorcycle on which was a passenger from 17 years to Yaoundé during the Easter weekend.
Emergency transported to Yaoundé General Hospital, the girl died while she was under surgery. According to some information, it was the 38-year-old fighter who took him to the hospital himself and provided financial assistance. An investigation is underway.
