The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the road crash that claimed the lives of two members of heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua’s entourage.
Kayode, 46, was brought before a Sagamu Magistrate Court on Friday, January 2, 2026, following the conclusion of preliminary investigations into the fatal accident.
The court adjourned the case to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
Confirming the development in a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the arraignment was part of due legal process after police completed initial inquiries.
“The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the Anthony Joshua accident case, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, aged 46, was charged at the Sagamu Magistrate Court today, January 2, 2026, and the case has been adjourned to January 20, 2026,” the statement said.
The crash occurred on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu. It involved a Lexus SUV conveying Joshua and members of his team and a stationary truck on the highway.
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Joshua, who was in the vehicle at the time, sustained minor injuries and was treated and discharged from hospital. Two other occupants of the SUV, identified as members of his support team, were confirmed dead.
The incident attracted widespread public attention due to Joshua’s international profile, prompting heightened scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Police had earlier detained the driver as investigations commenced, assuring the public of a thorough and transparent process.
The Ogun State Police Command reiterated its commitment to road safety and justice, urging motorists to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent avoidable tragedies on the nation’s highways.
