Anthony Joshua has returned to the United Kingdom to continue recovery after a Nigeria road crash that killed two of his team members, his personal trainer Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele and coach Sina Ghami. The collision occurred on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway when the Lexus SUV conveying Joshua’s convoy struck a stationary truck outside Lagos. Joshua sustained injuries described as minor and was discharged from hospital on Wednesday, before visiting a Lagos funeral home with his mother ahead of the repatriation of the victims’ bodies. The funerals were scheduled for January 4 at London Central Mosque, prompting Joshua’s arrival at London Stansted Airport on Friday night.
Police in Ogun State have arraigned hired driver Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, on charges including dangerous driving causing death, negligent driving, and driving without a valid licence. Kayode has pleaded not guilty through counsel, his lawyer saying: “My client has pleaded not guilty, and what happened was an accident.” His solicitor, Olalekan Abiodun, added: “I haven’t had a full chance to speak with him yet, but I know he is saying the brakes did not work.” Traffic authorities earlier linked the crash to overspeeding and tyre burst, spokesperson Babatunde Akinbiyi stating: “From the preliminary investigation that was conducted, definitely there was overspeeding on the part of the SUV Anthony Joshua was travelling in.” The matter has been adjourned to January 20, 2026, while Kayode remains remanded pending fulfilment of ₦5m bail conditions.