Nigerian Gymnastics Coach Anthony Asuquo Found Dead in Mysterious Circumstances

A  Nigerian gymnastics coach and founder of Tony International Gymnastics (TIG) Club, Anthony Asuquo, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances.

According to a Facebook post by his childhood friend, Olawale Samuel Akindairo, Asuquo died shortly after allegedly informing friends that ₦11 million had been fraudulently withdrawn from his bank account.

Akindairo called on the Senate to intervene and investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. He also urged former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to get involved, claiming the two men were friends.

In the post, Akindairo wrote: “Professor Yemi Osinbajo, your good friend Anthony Asuquo died in mysterious circumstances. A man who was hale and hearty died few hours after notifying his friends that his wife withdrew his #11M.”

He added: “Anthony Asuquo was a lad who struggled to create a name for himself, his family and the entire children of Army Cantonment Barracks, Lagos, Nigeria. He rose from grass to grace and I am using this opportunity to call attention to his death. Nigerian Senate should take note of the above. Adieu Coach Anthony!”

In 2024, Asuquo led athletes from his Tony International Gymnastics Club to represent Nigeria at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics event in Anadia, Portugal, where the team returned with gold, silver, and bronze medals.