Anthony Joshua’s driver charged over deadly Nigeria crash that killed two pals | EUROtoday

Anthony Joshua’s driver has been charged after a crash in Nigeria which injured the boxer and killed two of his shut pals, police have mentioned.

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged on the Sagamu Magistrate Court on Friday (2 January).

Prosecutors have charged Mr Kayode with inflicting loss of life by harmful driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving with out due care, and driving and not using a legitimate driver’s licence. The case has been adjourned till 20 January.

The boxer was taken to hospital on Monday after being rescued from the wreckage of a automobile crash in Nigeria wherein two of his staff members had been killed.

The former British two-time world heavyweight champion, 36, was pulled from a mangled SUV on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, however sustained solely minor accidents. He was discharged from hospital on Wednesday.

His automobile collided with a truck parked on the aspect of the expressway, based on Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps.

They additionally recommended rushing and an overtake try had been in charge for the crash, however Ogun state’s police commissioner later instructed ESPN {that a} burst tyre on Joshua’s automobile induced the motive force to lose management and “swerve into the stationary truck parked along the road”.

Video footage from the aftermath of the crash reveals Joshua sitting in his automobile, showing dazed and in ache.

Joshua’s private coach Latif “Latz” Ayodele and energy coach Sina Ghami, who had been travelling within the automobile with the boxer, had been each pronounced lifeless on the scene

Matchroom, which promotes Joshua, and 258 MGT, his administration firm shared a joint assertion: “With profound sadness, it has been confirmed that two close friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, have tragically passed away.

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“Matchroom Boxing and 258 BXG can confirm that Anthony sustained injuries in the accident and was taken to hospital for checks and treatment. He is in a stable condition and will remain there for observation.

“Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the families and friends of all those affected – and we ask that their privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time. No further comment will be made at this time.”