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The Ogun Magistrate’s Court 1 in Sagamu Local Government Area of the state has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua’s road crash, to June 2, 2026.
The defendant, Kayode, was charged with four counts, including reckless and negligent driving contrary to Section 6(1) of the same Act, driving without due care and attention, and causing bodily harm and property damage, contrary to Section 7(1) of the Act.
Additionally, he was accused of driving without a valid national driver’s licence, in contravention of Section 10(1) of the Federal Highway Act.
The presiding magistrate, Olufunilayo Somefun, in her ruling on the prosecution counsel’s request for an adjournment, adjourned the case to June for proper hearing, which was not objected to by the defence counsel. After the proceeding, the counsel to the defendant, Abiodun Olalekan, said the development was to ensure justice for the parties involved in the matter.
The 46-year-old driver was involved in the fatal accident that claimed the lives of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on December 29, 2025.
The adjournment of the case marks the fourth time it has been adjourned to allow the prosecution team to file a fresh charge based on the existing information in the case.
