The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned Adeniyi Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV linked to the widely reported accident involving heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua.
Kayode, who is 46 years old, was brought before a Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State, on Friday.
Confirmation of the court appearance was contained in a short statement issued by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi.
The police spokesperson said the matter was adjourned to January 20, 2026, to enable further legal proceedings.
No specific information was given regarding the charges preferred against the defendant or the precise circumstances that led to the accident.
The statement read, “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 (male), aged 46, was charged to the Sagamu Magistrate Court today, 2nd January, 2026 and the case has been adjourned to 20th January, 2026.”
It was earlier reported that the Ogun State Police Command confirmed the arrest of the driver who was conveying world boxing champion Anthony Joshua at the time of the accident, which reportedly claimed the lives of two of his associates.
In an earlier update on Thursday, Babaseyi disclosed that the driver had been taken into custody as investigations continued.
“The driver of the Lexus SUV is currently in custody in connection with the Anthony Joshua accident case. Investigations are ongoing,” Babaseyi stated.
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