Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash: Court Adjourns Trial of Anthony Joshua's Driver After Fatal Accident
- Anthony Joshua’s camp was struck by tragedy after a fatal accident claimed the lives of his personal trainer and conditioning coach
- The driver involved, Adeniyi Kayode, faced trial at the Sagamu Magistrate Court, where proceedings were adjourned to February 25, 2026
- The case, centred on charges of dangerous and reckless driving, continued to draw attention both in Nigeria and the international boxing community
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A Magistrate Court in the Sagamu area of Ogun state adjourned the trial of 46-year-old driver, Adeniyi Kayode, to February 25, 2026.
Kayode was facing charges over the fatal accident that claimed the lives of Anthony Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami.
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The case was first brought before the Sagamu Magistrate Court on January 2, with Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun presiding.
Charges against Adeniyi Kayode
According to BBC and Channels TV, Kayode was standing trial on a four-count charge under the Federal Highway Act, Cap F: 135, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, as applicable in Ogun state. The charges included:
- Dangerous driving causing death, contrary to Section 5(1).
- Reckless and negligent driving, contrary to Section 6(1).
- Driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property, contrary to Section 7(1).
- Driving without a valid national driver’s licence, contrary to Section 10(1).
Prosecution request for adjournment
During the hearing, prosecution counsel, Nijiwe Richard, requested an adjournment to duplicate the case file to the office of the Attorney General of Ogun state through the Department of Public Prosecution. Richard explained that the move was necessary “in the interest of justice.”
Defence counsel, Abiodun Olalekan, initially opposed the request, stating readiness to proceed with the case. However, Magistrate Somefun granted the application and adjourned the matter to February 25, 2026, for further hearing.
The defendant was granted bail in the sum of ₦5,000,000 with two sureties.
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Fatal accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
The tragic accident occurred on December 29, 2025, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Reports stated that the Lexus SUV carrying Anthony Joshua, his trainer Ayodele, and coach Ghami collided with a stationary truck. Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries, while Ayodele and Ghami lost their lives.
Joshua was later discharged from hospital after doctors confirmed he was clinically fit to continue his recovery at home.
Funeral of Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami
Following the accident, Joshua, accompanied by his mother, visited a funeral home in Lagos to pay his respects as the bodies of Ayodele and Ghami were prepared for repatriation.
The remains of the two men were flown to the United Kingdom, where a funeral prayer service was held on January 4, 2026, at the London Central Mosque.
Latif Ayodele, Joshua’s personal trainer and close confidant, and Sina Ghami, his strength and conditioning coach, were widely regarded as central figures in the boxer’s camp. Their sudden deaths sent shockwaves across the international boxing community, leaving fans and professionals mourning the loss of two respected figures.
Speaking with Legit.ng, AbdulRasheed Hussain, a policy analyst based in Nigeria, said what happened reflected the fragility of life:
“It is a sobering reminder of how quickly lives can be altered by a single moment on the road. The adjournment shows the slow but necessary pursuit of justice, while the loss of Ayodele and Ghami continues to echo beyond the courtroom, leaving a void in both Joshua’s camp and the wider boxing world.”
Preventing Anthony Joshua’s friends from dying
Legit.ng earlier reported that Ratel president Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman, shared a video about Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua.
The sportsman tragically lost two of his friends in December 2025 during a visit to Nigeria. They were involved in an accident while travelling in Ogun state, and only Joshua and his driver survived.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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