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Anthony Joshua Makes First Public Statement After Fatal Nigeria Crash

The driver faces four charges with bail set at 5 million naira, with the next court date on January 20.

Overview

  • Joshua returned to the UK and posted "My Brothers Keeper" on Instagram in his first update since the collision.
  • Funeral prayers for Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele were held at a London mosque, with local reports saying Joshua paid respects.
  • The Lexus SUV carrying Joshua struck a stationary truck on the LagosIbadan Expressway on Dec. 29, leaving him with minor injuries and killing Ghami and Ayodele.
  • Driver Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode was charged at Sagamu Magistrate Court with causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid national licence.
  • Preliminary findings by road authorities cite excessive speed, a tyre burst and a failed overtaking manoeuvre, while the defence has raised a claim of brake failure; the investigation continues.