Anthony Joshua's driver charged with causing death by dangerous driving after Nigeria crash

Anthony Joshua’s driver has been charged after a crash in Nigeria injured the boxer and killed two of his team members.

46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode was charged at the Sagamu Magistrate Court on Friday, January 2.

According to police sources who have spoken to the BBC, the charges include causing death by dangerous driving.

Boxer Anthony Joshua – who beat YouTube star Logan Paul in a heavyweight bout last month – was travelling in a car shortly after 11am on Monday, when the Lexus jeep collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Motorway in Makun.

Anthony’s coach Sina Ghami and personal trainer Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele were killed in the crash. Boxer Anthony was admitted to hospital for his injuries, and has since been discharged.

According to Police Commander Babatunde Akinbiyi of Nigeria’s Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), the car “experienced a tyre burst due to excessive speed” and then “lost control”.

A statement from Ogun police command read: “The vehicle conveying Mr Joshua, a Lexus SUV, was involved in the accident under circumstances that are currently being investigated.

“Joshua, seated in the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and is receiving medical attention with another injured person. Tragically, two other passengers in the vehicle lost their lives at the scene. The deceased have been conveyed to Livewell hospital morgue, Sagamu.

“The Ogun state police command extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and assures the public that a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident has commenced.”

Sina Ghami was a strength and conditioning coach for Anthony Joshua, while Ayodele was a trainer in his camp.

In a statement, a spokesman for Anthony said: “It is with the deepest and most profound sadness that we confirm, following a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria earlier today, the death of Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele.

“Both were close friends and integral members of Anthony’s team. We respectfully ask that space and privacy be given to the families at this time while they process this truly shocking and devastating news.

“Anthony sustained injuries in the accident and was taken to the hospital for checks and treatment, he is in a stable condition and will remain there for observation.”

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