Driver Charged in Nigeria Crash That Injured Anthony Joshua and Killed Two

Overview

• Police in Ogun state named the driver as Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, and filed four counts including dangerous driving causing death and driving without a valid licence.
• A court accepted Kayode’s release on bail set at five million naira, according to police statements reported to AFP.
• Investigators say the inquiry remains confidential, with early findings indicating excessive speed and a tyre burst before impact.
• The crash occurred early in the final week of 2025 and resulted in the deaths of Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, who were traveling with Joshua.
• Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries, was discharged from hospital, visited the funeral home with family, and is expected to delay near‑term commitments as he recovers.