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Court Grants Bail to Anthony Joshua’s Driver, Adjourns Trial to February 25
Ogun State court grants bail to Adeniyi Kayode, driver in the fatal crash that killed Anthony Joshua’s trainer and coach. Trial adjourned to February 25, 2026, as investigation continues.
A Magistrate Court in Sagamu, Ogun State, has granted bail to Adeniyi Kayode, the driver of the vehicle carrying former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and two members of his team before a fatal road accident.
Kayode was admitted to bail in the sum of N5 million with two sureties, and the court adjourned the trial until February 25, 2026, for further proceedings.
The 46-year-old driver is facing trial over a crash that claimed the lives of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami.
Kayode was arraigned on January 2 before Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun on a four-count charge, including:
- Dangerous driving causing death
- Reckless and negligent driving
- Driving without due care and attention resulting in bodily harm and property damage
- Driving without a valid national driver’s licence
The charges are contrary to provisions of the Federal Highway Act, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, as applicable in Ogun State.
At the hearing, prosecution counsel Nijiwe Richard requested an adjournment to transmit the case file to the Ogun State Attorney General’s office via the Department of Public Prosecutions for legal advice, citing the interest of justice. Defence counsel Abiodun Olalekan opposed the request, stating the defence was ready to proceed. Magistrate Somefun granted the prosecution’s application.
The accident occurred on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos–Ibadan Motorway when a Lexus SUV carrying Joshua, Kayode, and the two deceased coaches collided with a stationary truck. Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries.
Joshua was discharged after medical clearance and later visited a Lagos funeral home with his mother to pay respects to Ayodele and Ghami before their remains were repatriated to the United Kingdom. Funeral services were held on January 4, 2026, at the London Central Mosque.
Both Ayodele and Ghami were pivotal members of Joshua’s camp, and their deaths sent shockwaves through the international boxing community.
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