Court Adjourns Trial of Joshua’s Driver Over Fatal Lagos-Ibadan Crash

A Sagamu Magistrate’s Court has again adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji, the driver involved in the accident that claimed the lives of two close associates of heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua.

The case was postponed to March 17 to allow the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who recently took over the matter, adequate time to prepare for the hearing.

Mobolaji faces multiple charges, including dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention resulting in bodily harm and property damage, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence.

The defendant was first arraigned on January 2 before Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun at the Sagamu Magistrate’s Court.

The fatal crash occurred on December 29, 2025, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when a Lexus SUV collided with a stationary truck. The accident led to the deaths of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami.

Joshua and the driver sustained minor injuries and were treated. The boxer was later discharged after being declared clinically stable.

The remains of Ayodele and Ghami were repatriated to the United Kingdom, where a funeral prayer was held on January 4, 2026, at the London Central Mosque.

Their deaths sparked widespread tributes from the global boxing community, where both men were regarded as key figures in Joshua’s professional team.

The trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji, the driver linked to the accident that killed two members of Anthony Joshua’s camp, has been adjourned for a second time.

The Sagamu Magistrate’s Court granted an application from the Director of Public Prosecutions’ office, which recently assumed control of the case, to enable proper preparation before the hearing begins.

Mobolaji is facing charges ranging from dangerous driving causing death to negligent driving and operating a vehicle without a valid licence.

The December 29, 2025 crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway claimed the lives of Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, who were Joshua’s personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach, respectively.

Joshua, who survived the accident with minor injuries, later travelled to the United Kingdom for their funeral rites following a prayer service at the London Central Mosque.

The court is expected to resume proceedings on March 17.