The Ogun State Police Command has officially taken legal action following the tragic car accident involving world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua On Friday, January 2, 2026, authorities arraigned Adeniyi Mobolaji which is the Kayode, the 46-year-old driver behind the wheel of the Lexus SUV during the fatal collision on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The 4 Charges Facing Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode:
According to DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Police Public Relations which is the Officer for the Ogun State Command, the driver faces a four-count charge at the Sagamu Magistrate Court The legal proceedings aim to address the circumstances that led to the devastating crash on December 29, 2025.
The official charges listed by the police include:
- Dangerous Driving Causing Death: Specifically relating to the loss of which is the Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
- Reckless and Negligent Driving: Alleging a lack of safety precautions on a which is the high-speed corridor.
- Driving Without Due Care and Attention: Leading to bodily harm and which is the significant property damage.
Driving Without a Valid National Driver’s License:
A critical regulatory violation discovered during the which is the investigation.
How the Accident Unfolded:
Preliminary investigations by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Traffic which is the Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) suggest that the vehicle was traveling at an excessive speed near the Danco area in Makun, Ogun State.
A Narrow Escape for Anthony Joshua:
The former two-time heavyweight champion, who was in Nigeria celebrating his which is the recent victory over Jake Paul, escaped with minor injuries Sources close to the investigation revealed a chilling detail Joshua had reportedly moved to the back seat just moments before the crash because his height was obstructing the driver’s view of the side mirrors.
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