Court hears Anthony Joshua driver attempted overtake before fatal crash

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Court hears Anthony Joshua driver attempted overtake before fatal crash
Summary

A Nigerian court is currently hearing the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode regarding a fatal vehicle collision that occurred last December. Kayode, the driver of a Lexus SUV transporting Anthony Joshua and his associates to visit the boxer's father in Ogun State, faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving and driving without a valid license. Prosecutors allege that Kayode attempted to overtake a moving truck before colliding with a stationary lorry. The incident resulted in the deaths of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and his strength coach, Sina Ghami. A second defendant, Abubakar Adamu, is charged with obstructing the flow of traffic. The trial has been adjourned until 10 September as authorities continue to seek a statement from Joshua, who was a passenger during the crash.

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  • Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode faces charges including causing death by dangerous driving.
  • Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami died in the collision near Sagamu.
  • The defense denies the charges against the driver.
  • Abubakar Adamu is charged with obstructing the free flow of traffic.
  • The trial proceedings are set to resume on 10 September.
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  • 1:54 PMBBC SportAnthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears
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Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode is charged in Nigeria with offences including causing death by dangerous driving.

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