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Nigeria police charge Anthony Joshua driver with dangerous driving over fatal collision

Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua celebrates winning his fight against Jake Paul at Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida, US on December 19, 2025.


Photo credit: Marco Bello | Reuters

Nigerian police said on Friday the driver of the vehicle involved in a crash that injured British former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two of his close friends was charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, appeared before the Sagamu Magistrate Court on Friday in connection with the accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State Police Command said in a statement.