By Desire Emmanuel
A Sagamu Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State has resumed with the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, driver of a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle damaged in the road crash involving heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, and others.
The 46 -year-old driver was on trial for a four-count charge, which were dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent drivving, driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property and driving without a valid driver’s licence.
During the trial on Tuesday, he pleaded not guilty to the charges and he was granted a N5 million bail with two sureties. The case was adjourned till February 25.
Joshua lost his two friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, during the accident along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025.
The Lexus SUV collided with a stationary truck, and Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries.
Anthony Joshua was later discharged from the hospital after being deemed clinically fit to continue his recovery at home.
