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01/02 12:33 CST Anthony Joshua's driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua's driver charged after deadly crash in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) --- The driver in a deadly car crash that injured
heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was
charged, the police said on Friday.
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged with dangerous and reckless driving in
southwestern Ogun state following Monday's crash, police spokesman Oluseyi
Babaseyi said in a statement on Friday.
The vehicle carrying Joshua, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele hit a
stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway which links Ogun state to Lagos.
Kayode has been in custody since Thursday following his release from hospital,
and was subsequently granted bail of 5 million naira ($3,480), Babaseyi told
the Associated Press.
The defendant was charged on four counts, including dangerous driving causing
death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care as well as
driving without a valid national driver's license.
"He was remanded pending when he meets his bail condition," the police
spokesman said.
The court case was adjourned to Jan. 20 for trial.
Joshua, a two-time heavyweight champion, was released from hospital on
Wednesday after sustaining minor injuries in the crash that raised questions
about road safety in Nigeria. The boxer was discharged after being deemed
clinically fit to recuperate at home, authorities said.
Joshua has family roots in Nigeria and he 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
will remain in Nigeria.
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