The wheels of justice have ground to a painful halt in Sagamu, Nigeria, as the trial of the driver accused of killing two members of Anthony Joshua’s inner circle is pushed to late February.

In a development that has sent shockwaves through the boxing fraternity and the families of the bereaved, the Sagamu Magistrate Court has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode to February 25, 2026. Kayode, 46, stands accused of dangerous driving resulting in the deaths of Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami—two pivotal figures in the former heavyweight champion's training camp. The delay, ostensibly for further legal advice from the Department of Public Prosecutions, prolongs the agony for families already grappling with an unspeakable loss.

A Tragedy on the Expressway

The incident, which occurred on December 29, 2025, reads like a horror script. Kayode, a trusted member of Joshua’s logistics team for years, was piloting a Lexus SUV along the notorious Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Police reports indicate the vehicle was traveling at speeds well in excess of the 100km/h limit when a tyre burst during an overtaking manoeuvre.

The resulting crash was catastrophic. The SUV careened into a stationary truck laden with soya beans, tearing the nearside of the vehicle apart. Ayodele, a British-Nigerian, and Ghami, a British national, were killed instantly. Joshua, seated in the rear, miraculously escaped with minor physical injuries, but the psychological toll of losing two "brothers in arms" is incalculable.

The Legal Quagmire

During the brief hearing on Tuesday, January 20, Magistrate Olufunilayo Somefun presided over a courtroom charged with tension. The prosecution argued for time to duplicate the case file for the State Attorney General's review—a procedural necessity that nonetheless stings like a denial of justice for the victims' families.

The charges against Kayode are grave:

• Dangerous Driving Causing Death: Under Section 5(1) of the Federal Highway Act.
• Reckless Negligence: Driving without due care and attention.
• Driving Without a License: A revelation that raises serious questions about the oversight within high-profile entourages.

The "Kenyan Lens" Perspective

For Kenyans, this tragedy echoes the perilous reality of our own roads. The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is Nigeria’s equivalent of the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway—a vital economic artery that doubles as a graveyard due to reckless driving and poor enforcement. The loss of Ayodele and Ghami is not just a statistic; it represents the extinguishing of diaspora talent that bridges Africa to the global stage.

Moreover, the legal delay highlights a judicial inefficiency familiar to many in Nairobi. As the families wait another month for the next hearing, the question remains: Can the rich and powerful truly be held accountable, or will procedural technicalities bury the truth along with the victims?

As the court adjourned, the silence in the room was deafening—a stark reminder that while Anthony Joshua may have survived the crash, the fight for justice for his fallen comrades has only just begun.