The trial of the driver of the crashed Lexus sport utility vehicle (SUV) involving international boxer Anthony Joshua has been adjourned to February 25, 2026 by a magistrate court in Sagamu, Ogun state.
The driver Adeniyi Kayode appeared before the court on Tuesday for the continuation of his trial.
Recall that on January 2, the Ogun police command slapped the driver with a four-count charge bordering on dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence.
Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun
had granted the driver N5 million bail with two sureties.
During Tuesday’s proceedings, Richard Nigiwe, prosecuting counsel, told the court that three of four witnesses are currently in the court.
The prosecution witnesses present in court were officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and directorate of road traffic services, also known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO).
Nigiwe asked the court for adjournment of the case to March to allow them to duplicate the case file and present it to the attorney-general of the state through the department of public prosecution for legal advice.
But Olalekan Abiodun, the defence counsel, objected and argued that since three witnesses are in court, the trial should start.
However, the magistrate, ruled that the case should be adjourned to February 25 to enable the prosecutor seek legal advice.
