In brief
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver for Anthony Joshua, has been charged in connection with a devastating crash that took the lives of Joshua's personal trainer and strength coach. The mishap occurred when their vehicle collided with a stationary truck in Ogun State. Joshua sustained injuries but has since been released from medical care. The case is adjourned until next month.
Anthony Joshua's driver has been charged after a crash in Nigeria injured the boxer and killed two of his team members, police have said.Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged at the Sagamu Magistrate Court on Friday. Police sources told the BBC the charges included causing death by dangerous driving.Joshua's personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, died on Monday after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a stationary truck on a highway in Ogun State, near Lagos.The former heavyweight champion was taken to hospital with injuries after the crash and was discharged on Wednesday.Prosecutors brought four charges against Mr. Kayode - causing death by dangerous driving, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care, and driving without a valid driver's licence, according to a police source.The case has been adjourned until 20 January.
