Overview
- Ogun State police named the driver as Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode and charged him with four offenses, including causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a valid licence.
- A Sagamu magistrate granted bail of 5 million naira with two sureties, and Kayode remains in custody until the conditions are met ahead of a January 20 hearing.
- The Lexus SUV carrying Joshua struck a stationary truck on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, killing trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina Ghami; Joshua suffered minor injuries and was discharged Wednesday.
- Preliminary probes by the FRSC and TRACE cite excessive speed, a failed overtaking manoeuvre and a burst tyre before the collision, with officials also noting the truck was parked along the roadside.
- Multiple outlets report Joshua has flown back to Britain after paying respects at a Lagos funeral home, as investigations and repatriation arrangements continue.