Nollywood actor Rykardo Agbor has survived a serious car accident that occurred on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The crash took place near the Cornerstone City billboard along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Agbor shared a video on his Instagram page showing the aftermath, with his silver Lexus SUV extensively damaged at the front.
The vehicle’s bonnet was crushed, the grille smashed, engine components exposed, and the front-left tyre damaged. A towing vehicle was visible at the scene preparing to remove the wrecked car.
In the video, Agbor identified the location, saying: “This is my vehicle in front of Corner… Cornerstone City, Ibadan.” He repeatedly expressed gratitude for his survival, stating “Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ” multiple times and adding, “This is what just happened to me now. Oh God.”
In the accompanying post, he wrote: “As I was saying… Thank God Almighty I made it out of this. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ.”
The actor appeared to be at the scene and has not reported any serious injuries, though some footage suggested possible difficulty with one eye; the full extent of any injuries remains unclear. No official details have emerged on the exact cause of the crash or whether other vehicles or persons were involved.
Fellow Nollywood actors and fans quickly flooded his comment section with messages of relief and prayers. Colleagues including Kevin Ikeduba, Segun Ogungbe, and others thanked God for sparing his life.
Rykardo Agbor, born February 4, 1973, in Lagos, is a veteran actor known for roles in both English and Yoruba films, including Jenifa, Gold Statue, Badcop, and Coming to Nigeria. He studied Communication and Language Arts at the University of Ibadan and is married with twins, a boy and a girl.
As of the latest reports, further updates on the incident or any medical condition have not been released. The actor’s public testimony has drawn widespread attention to road safety concerns on Nigerian highways.
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