Court Sets Bail, Signals Due Process in Fatal Crash Involving Joshua’s Convoy

A Magistrate Court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State, has granted bail to Adeniyi Kayode, the driver involved in the road accident that led to the deaths of Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, members of heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua’s support team, marking a procedural milestone in a case that has drawn public attention.
Kayode was admitted to bail in the sum of ₦5 million with two sureties, while the court adjourned the matter until February 25, 2026, for continuation of proceedings.
The decision followed an application by the prosecution seeking time to forward the case file to the Ogun State Attorney-General’s office for legal advice. Although the defence indicated readiness to proceed, the court granted the request, underscoring the importance of allowing the prosecution to complete statutory processes before trial.
Kayode, 46, is facing a four-count charge, including dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention resulting in bodily harm and damage to property, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence. The charges are said to be in violation of provisions of the Federal Highway Act.
The fatal crash occurred on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, when a Lexus SUV conveying Joshua, the driver, and the two coaches collided with a stationary truck. Ayodele and Ghami died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Joshua and Kayode suffered minor injuries and were treated at a hospital. The boxer was later discharged after doctors certified him fit.
Beyond its celebrity dimension, the case has renewed attention on road safety, driver responsibility, and enforcement of traffic regulations on Nigeria’s major highways, particularly the risks posed by stationary vehicles and driver compliance with licensing requirements.
Following the incident, Joshua reportedly paid last respects to his deceased aides before their remains were repatriated to the United Kingdom.
As the court prepares for the next hearing, observers note that the proceedings will test the justice system’s ability to balance public interest, victims’ rights, and the constitutional presumption of innocence, while ensuring accountability in cases of fatal road accidents.