The legal aftermath of the fatal road accident involving former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, formally entered a new phase on Friday as a Sagamu Magistrate Court granted bail to the driver of the Lexus SUV at the centre of the tragedy.
The driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was arraigned by the Ogun State Police Command over the crash that claimed the lives of two passengers on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. His appearance before the court marked the first judicial review of an incident that has drawn national attention due to Joshua’s involvement.
Kayode was docked on four counts bordering on dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention, and operating a vehicle without a valid National Driver’s Licence. The police anchored the charges on provisions of the Federal Highway Act as applicable in Ogun State.
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After listening to the charges, the magistrate admitted the defendant to bail in the sum of ₦5 million, with two sureties in like sum. The court, however, ordered that Kayode be remanded in a correctional facility until all bail conditions are met. The case was adjourned to January 20, 2026, for the commencement of trial.
Police sources said the arraignment followed the completion of preliminary investigations into the crash, which occurred earlier in the week near the Sinoma area of Sagamu. The Lexus SUV, conveying Joshua and two friends, reportedly collided with a stationary truck along the busy expressway.
Two occupants of the vehicle, identified as Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, were confirmed dead at the scene, while Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries. Joshua was later discharged from hospital after doctors confirmed he was clinically stable.
The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the court proceedings, noting that the defendant was formally charged in line with investigative findings. He added that the driver remained in custody pending the fulfilment of bail conditions.
Separately, the Federal Road Safety Corps said its preliminary assessment attributed the accident to excessive speed and wrongful overtaking, ruling out a tyre burst as a contributory factor.
In the days following the crash, Joshua, accompanied by his mother, reportedly visited a Lagos funeral home to pay last respects to the deceased passengers, whose bodies were later prepared for repatriation.
As the court process unfolds, the case is expected to test the boundaries between road safety enforcement, criminal liability and public scrutiny in accidents involving high-profile figures.
