Police Arraign Driver in Anthony Joshua Crash Case

The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the crash that claimed the lives of two members of boxer Anthony Joshua’s entourage.

Kayode, aged 46, appeared before a Sagamu Magistrate Court on Thursday, January 2, 2026. The case was adjourned until January 20 for further hearing.

This was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi. According to the police, the arraignment followed the conclusion of preliminary investigations into the fatal incident.

The crash occurred on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu. A Lexus SUV conveying Joshua and members of his team collided with a stationary truck on the highway.

Joshua, who was in the vehicle at the time, sustained minor injuries and was treated before being discharged from hospital. Two other occupants of the SUV, identified as members of his support team, were confirmed dead.

Police authorities had earlier taken the driver into custody as part of ongoing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the accident. The incident drew significant public attention due to Joshua’s international profile and prominence in professional boxing.

Investigations remain ongoing as the court prepares to hear the matter later this month.