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Driver in Fatal Crash Involving Anthony Joshua Charged in Nigeria

Bail was set at five million naira with the case due back in court on January 20.

Overview

  • The Ogun State Police said Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared at Sagamu Magistrate Court to face four counts including causing death by dangerous driving.
  • Sina Ghami, Joshua’s strength and conditioning coach, and trainer Latif Ayodele died at the scene on the LagosIbadan Expressway.
  • Joshua, 36, sustained minor injuries, was taken to hospital for checks, and was discharged in stable condition, according to his promoter.
  • Preliminary findings from road-safety agencies point to excessive speed, a wrongful overtaking attempt, and a tyre failure before the SUV struck a stationary truck.
  • Police said Kayode was granted bail with two sureties and remanded pending conditions, as the victims’ bodies were being prepared for repatriation to the United Kingdom.