Nigeria police charge Anthony Joshua driver with dangerous driving over fatal collision
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Key Points:
- Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his friends, was charged with four counts including causing death by dangerous driving, and appeared before Sagamu Magistrate Court.
- The accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with preliminary findings indicating the vehicle was speeding and attempted a wrongful overtaking maneuver before colliding with a stationary truck.
- Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries and remains stable in hospital; two of his close friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, died in the crash.
- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences to Joshua and the victims' families, describing the incident as a tragic accident.
- The crash happened shortly after Joshua
