The driver in a deadly car crash that injured former boxing world champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria has been charged.
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged with dangerous and reckless driving, police spokesman Oluseyi Babaseyi said in a statement on Saturday (AEDT).
The vehicle carrying Joshua and his two friends – Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele -hit a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway which links Ogun state to Lagos.
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Kayode has been in custody since Thursday following his release from hospital, and was subsequently granted bail of approximately $5200 AUD.
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.
Anthony Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria. Getty
“He was remanded pending when he meets his bail condition,” the spokesman said.
The court case was adjourned to January 20 trial.
Joshua, a two-time heavyweight champion, was released from hospital after suffering minor injuries in the crash that raised questions about Nigerian road safety.
The boxer was discharged after being deemed clinically fit to recuperate at home.
Joshua has family roots in Nigeria and briefly attended boarding school there as a child.
Joshua’s promoter, Matchroom Boxing, told The Associated Press during the week that the British fighter will remain in Nigeria.