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Nigerian constabulary said connected Friday (January 2, 2026) the operator of the conveyance progressive in a clang that injured British erstwhile world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of his adjacent friends was charged with causing decease by unsafe driving.
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared earlier the Sagamu Magistrate Court connected Friday (January 2) successful transportation with the mishap connected the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State Police Command said successful a statement.
Reuters was not instantly capable to interaction Mr. Kayode or a ineligible representative. Mr. Kayode has not commented publically connected the case.
Police told Reuters Mr. Kayode was charged connected 4 counts, including causing decease by dangerous driving. The lawsuit was adjourned to January 20.
Mr. Kayode was granted bail of 5 cardinal naira ($3,499) with 2 sureties but was remanded pending fulfilment of the conditions, a constabulary root said separately.
The case was adjourned to January 20.
Joshua, 36, sustained insignificant injuries erstwhile the Lexus SUV helium was travelling successful collided with different car connected Monday (December 29, 2025). Two of his friends and squad members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, died successful the crash.
Preliminary findings suggested the car was speeding and attempted a wrongful overtaking manoeuvre earlier hitting a stationary truck, the FRSC has said.
Joshua, who was calved successful Britain to Nigerian parents, was taken to infirmary for checks and remains stable, his promoter Matchroom Boxing said.
President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences to Joshua and the victims' families, calling the incident a "tragic accident."
The clang came conscionable implicit a week after Joshua knocked retired American societal media prima Jake Paul successful the sixth circular of a bout successful Miami. Joshua is expected to combat chap Briton Tyson Fury aboriginal this year.
