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Major Emergency Response in Carlow Following Reports of Shooting at Fairgreen Shopping Centre
CARLOW, IRELAND – Authorities are responding to an ongoing armed incident at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow town following unconfirmed reports that up to seven individuals have been shot, including a nine-year-old child.
Members of the public are being urgently advised to avoid the area as Gardaí and emergency services manage what has been described as a serious and active situation.
According to initial reports from Emergency Times, shots were fired earlier today at the busy retail centre, prompting a full evacuation of the premises.
A specialist armed Garda unit is currently on scene, conducting operations to secure the area and assess the threat.
Authorities stress the following:
- Do not approach the Fairgreen Shopping Centre.
- Avoid sharing unverified details or footage online.
- If you are in the area, seek immediate safety and contact emergency services by calling 999.
Gardaí in Carlow have established a security perimeter and are working swiftly to confirm the number of casualties, the nature of the incident, and the identity of any suspects involved.
This remains a developing story.
Updates will be issued by Garda Síochána as further details are verified.
The public is asked to remain calm, follow official guidance, and respect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
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.