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Anthony Joshua Crash Case Delayed as Driver’s Hearing Pushed to February 25

Prosecutors requested a delay to duplicate the case file for review by the Ogun State attorney general.

Overview

  • The defendant, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared at Sagamu Magistrate Court and the matter was adjourned to February 25 at the prosecution’s request.
  • Kayode faces four counts including dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention, and operating without a valid national driver’s licence, and he is on N5 million bail.
  • Authorities say a Lexus SUV carrying Anthony Joshua struck a stationary truck on the LagosIbadan Expressway on December 29, killing Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami and leaving Joshua with minor injuries.
  • Road-safety officials have cited preliminary indications of excessive speed and a burst tyre, while the defence has raised a claim of brake failure as the technical assessment continues.
  • Joshua has returned to light training, and a family member speaking to reporters questioned whether pursuing the case in court is worthwhile.