Veteran Actor Rykardo Agbor Survives Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash

Nollywood actor Rykardo Agbor has survived a car accident in Ibadan, Oyo State, after his vehicle was badly damaged in the incident.

Agbor announced the incident on Saturday in a video shared on his Instagram page, showing the extent of damage to his silver Lexus SUV. Reports also confirmed that the crash occurred around the Cornerstone City billboard area in Ibadan.

The vehicle sustained extensive damage to its front, including a crushed bonnet, smashed grille, exposed engine components and damage to the front-left tyre.

In the video, Agbor identified the location as being in front of the Cornerstone City billboard in Ibadan.

“This is my vehicle in front of Corner… Cornerstone City, Ibadan,” he said.

The actor, who appeared to be at the scene of the crash, repeatedly thanked God for surviving the incident.

“Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ,” he said.

He later added, “This is what just happened to me now. Oh God.”

In the accompanying post, Agbor wrote, “As I was saying.. …Thank God Almighty I made it out of this. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ.”

Details surrounding the cause of the crash and whether anyone else was involved have not been disclosed. Reports on the incident said there was significant damage to the vehicle, while Agbor expressed gratitude for surviving.

Agbor, born on February 4, 1973, in Lagos State, is a native of Delta State and studied Mass Communication at the University of Ibadan.

He began his acting career in 1992 after working as a model and rose to prominence after starring in Visa to Hell.

The actor has featured in several Nollywood productions in English and Yoruba over a career spanning more than three decades.