The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two members of boxing star Anthony Joshua’s entourage.
Kayode, aged 46, was charged before a Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu on Friday, January 2, 2026. The case was subsequently adjourned to January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command confirmed that the arraignment followed the conclusion of preliminary investigations into the crash.
“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 at the Sagamu Magistrate Court today, 2nd January, 2026, and the case has been adjourned to 20th January, 2026,” the statement read.
The fatal accident occurred on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, near Sagamu. The Lexus SUV, conveying Joshua and members of his support team, reportedly collided with a stationary truck on the highway.
While Joshua sustained minor injuries in the crash and was later discharged from hospital, two other occupants of the vehicle – both members of his entourage – were confirmed dead.
The police had earlier taken the driver into custody as part of investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident, which drew nationwide and international attention due to Joshua’s global profile in professional boxing.
Authorities said investigations are ongoing, reiterating their commitment to due process and road safety enforcement, particularly on major highways prone to fatal accidents.