The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned the driver of a Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) involved in the road accident that claimed the lives of two passengers travelling with heavyweight boxing champion, Mr. Anthony Joshua.

The suspect, Mr. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, was brought before a Magistrate’s Court sitting in Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Confirming the development, the Police said the 46-year-old driver was formally charged in connection with the incident.

“I wish to inform the general public that the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the Anthony Joshua accident case, Mr. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode (male), aged 46, was charged at the Sagamu Magistrate’s Court today, January 2, 2026,” the Police stated.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr. Oluseyi Babaseyi, the defendant was charged on four counts.

The charges include dangerous driving causing death, contrary to Section 5(1) of the Federal Highway Act, Cap F:135, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, as applicable in Ogun State.

Other counts are reckless and negligent driving, contrary to Section 6(1) of the same Act; driving without due care and attention, causing bodily harm and damage to property, contrary to Section 7(1); and driving without a valid National Driver’s Licence, contrary to Section 10(1) of the Federal Highway Act.

The court granted the defendant bail in the sum of ₦5 million, with two sureties. He was, however, remanded in custody pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions.

The incident occurred on Monday while the driver was conveying Mr. Joshua and two of his friends, Mr. Latif Ayodele and Mr. Sina Ghami, along the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The Lexus SUV reportedly collided with a stationary truck, resulting in the deaths of Ayodele and Ghami at the scene. Mr. Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries.

Mr. Joshua was discharged from hospital late on Wednesday evening after doctors confirmed that he was clinically fit to continue his recovery at home.

The former world heavyweight champion, accompanied by his mother, reportedly visited a funeral home in Lagos on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Ayodele and Ghami, as preparations were made for the repatriation of their remains, which was scheduled for Thursday night.