Anthony Joshua’s driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The driver of a fatal car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria has been charged, police said Friday.

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged with dangerous and reckless driving in the southwestern state of Ogun following Monday’s crash, police spokesman Oluseyi Babaseyi said in a statement on Friday.

The vehicle carrying Joshua, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway that connects Ogun State to Lagos.

Kayode has been in custody since Thursday after his release from hospital and was later granted bail of 5 million naira ($3,480), Babaseyi told The Associated Press.

The defendant was charged with four counts, including dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due diligence as well as driving without a valid national driving license.

“He has been remanded in custody once he has fulfilled his bail conditions,” the police spokesperson said.

The case was adjourned until January 20 for trial.

Two-time heavyweight champion Joshua was released from hospital on Wednesday after suffering minor injuries in the crash that raised questions about road safety in Nigeria. The boxer was released after being deemed clinically fit to recover at home, authorities said.

Joshua has family roots in Nigeria and briefly attended boarding school there as a child. He also holds Nigerian nationality.

Joshua’s promoter, Matchroom Boxing, told the AP on Thursday that the boxer would remain in Nigeria.