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Amritsar District Implements Citywide Blackout Amid Reports of Explosions
Amritsar, India— The Amritsar district administration has reinitiated a precautionary blackout across the city, urging all residents to remain indoors and refrain from gathering outside.
The directive follows reports of loud explosions in various parts of the city, particularly in the vicinity of the Amritsar airport.
According to the District Public Relations Officer (DPRO), the blackout is being enforced as a measure of utmost caution.
Citizens have been instructed to switch off all external lights and avoid any outdoor activity until further notice. The DPRO emphasized, “Please stay at home, do not panic, and ensure all outside lights are turned off.”
The entire city is currently experiencing a power outage, consistent with blackout protocols.
Multiple loud blasts were reportedly heard earlier in the evening, prompting heightened security measures and a swift response from emergency services.
While no official confirmation has been provided regarding the source of the explosions, authorities are actively monitoring the situation and conducting investigations to determine the cause.
Residents are advised to stay calm, adhere strictly to official instructions, and follow updates through trusted government communication channels.
SAGAMU, Ogun State, Nigeria — The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the fatal motor vehicle collision that injured British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two passengers, has been formally charged in court.
Police officials stated that Kayode, 46, was arraigned on Thursday, January 2, 2026, before the Sagamu Magistrate Court, where he faces charges of reckless and dangerous driving.
The case has been adjourned until January 20, 2026, for further proceedings.
According to police, the crash occurred earlier in the week along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, a major highway in southwestern Nigeria.
The Lexus SUV was transporting Anthony Joshua and two of his close associates, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, when it collided with a stationary truck parked along the roadway.
Both Ayodele and Ghami sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed that the defendant was granted bail in the sum of ₦5 million (approximately $3,480 USD), with two sureties, and was remanded in custody pending the fulfillment of the bail conditions.
The Ogun State Police Command reiterated in a public update that the arraignment followed a comprehensive preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the collision.
Authorities emphasized that investigations remain ongoing.
Anthony Joshua, a former world heavyweight boxing champion, survived the crash but reportedly suffered significant emotional trauma as a result of the incident.
Ayodele and Ghami were described as long-time friends, training partners, and key members of Joshua’s professional support team, regularly accompanying him before, during, and after major fights.
Ayodele was notably present ringside during Joshua’s recent bout, where he was seen holding the Nigerian flag.
The remains of the two deceased men were transported to a mortuary in Sagamu.
Both were reported to be Muslims, and arrangements for burial in accordance with Islamic rites are pending. Officials have not yet confirmed when their bodies will be repatriated to the United Kingdom.
Authorities have also renewed calls for improved road safety enforcement, particularly concerning the illegal and prolonged parking of heavy-duty trucks along highways, which has been cited as a recurring hazard on Nigerian roads.
The Ogun State Police Command urged motorists to exercise caution, adhere strictly to speed limits, and ensure proper judgment when overtaking or maneuvering on highways.
Further updates are expected as the case proceeds through the court system.