Anthony Joshua’s driver in Nigeria is set to face charges for ‘reckless driving’ following a tragic accident that claimed the lives of two close friends of the boxer. The individual, a 47-year-old member of Joshua’s Nigerian logistics team, is expected to be formally charged within the next 48 hours, as reported by The Daily Mail.
After being discharged from a hospital in Lagos on New Year’s Eve, the driver was taken to Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state, where the fatal crash occurred. He underwent questioning for several hours and provided an official statement detailing the events leading up to the accident, which resulted in the deaths of Sina Ghami and Kevin Latif Ayodele, both close associates of Joshua.
Joshua, who was also released from the hospital, paid his respects to Ghami and Ayodele at a funeral home alongside his mother before their repatriation to the UK. According to a police source cited by the Mail, the driver, after receiving treatment for minor injuries, was taken to the state police headquarters for interrogation. The source mentioned the likelihood of a court appearance for the driver on charges of reckless driving, pending the completion of legal procedures.
The incident involved Joshua traveling in a black Lexus Jeep that collided with a parked truck on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The driver of the truck fled the scene and is currently wanted by the police, as confirmed by Babatunde Akinbiyi, a spokesperson for Ogun State’s Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency. A preliminary investigation indicated overspeeding by the SUV carrying Joshua, leading to a burst tire and subsequent loss of control that resulted in the collision with the stationary truck.
Eddie Hearn, chairman of Joshua’s promotional company Matchroom, expressed his condolences for Ghami and Ayodele following their tragic passing. Sky has announced a discounted Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, providing extensive coverage of live matches across various leagues, including the Premier League and EFL, to its subscribers.
