Ogun Court Adjourns Trial of Driver in Anthony Joshua Trainers’ Fatal Accident to February 25
The Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun State has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode to February 25.
Kayode, a 46-year-old driver, is standing trial over a road accident that resulted in the deaths of Anthony Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami.
He was arraigned on January 2 before Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun. Kayode faces a four-count charge, including dangerous driving causing death under Section 5(1) of the Federal Highway Act, Cap F:135, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, as applied in Ogun State.
Other charges include reckless and negligent driving (Section 6(1)), driving without due care causing bodily harm and property damage (Section 7(1)), and driving without a valid national driver’s licence (Section 10(1) of the Federal Highway Act).
During Tuesday’s hearing, the prosecution, represented by Nijiwe Richard, requested an adjournment to duplicate the case file for submission to the Ogun State Attorney General’s office through the Department of Public Prosecution for legal advice. The defence, led by Abiodun Olalekan, opposed the application, stating they were ready to proceed.
Magistrate Somefun granted the prosecution’s request and adjourned the case to February 25. Kayode was granted bail in the sum of N5,000,000 with two sureties.
