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Driver in Anthony Joshua Crash Charged With Dangerous Driving in Nigeria

Bail was set at 5 million naira with a court date on January 20.

Overview

  • Police identified the driver as Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, who was arraigned at Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun State.
  • He faces four counts including causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention causing bodily harm and damage to property, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence.
  • Bail was set at 5,000,000 naira with two sureties, and he remains in custody until the conditions are met.
  • Preliminary findings by road‑safety agencies point to excessive speed, a tyre burst during an overtaking manoeuvre, and impact with a stationary truck that local reports say was illegally parked.
  • Joshua’s trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami died at the scene; Joshua and the driver had minor injuries, with the boxer discharged Wednesday after visiting a Lagos funeral home to pay respects.