The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Abiola Odutayo in connection with the death of 32-year-old Adetunji Opayele, co-founder of Bumpa, popularly known as Teejay.
According to a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Odutayo was arraigned on March 12, 2025, at Court 1, Tinubu, following her discharge from the hospital.
She is facing charges of reckless and careless driving on a public highway, which resulted in the death of Opayele.
The incident that led to the death of Opaleye on March 4, 2025, has since sparked public concern.
Over 35,000 Nigerians have signed a petition demanding justice with many calling for more severe charges, including manslaughter, rather than the reckless driving charge.
Hundeyin added that the court granted Odutayo bail, and the case has been adjourned until April 16, 2025.
The statement said, “We #LagosPoliceNG acknowledge public concerns regarding the tragic accident that claimed the life of Adetunji Opayele (Teejay) on March 4, 2025. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and all who have been affected by this loss.
“We can confirm that following a thorough investigation, Abiola Odutayo ‘f’ was arraigned in Court 1, Tinubu on March 12, 2025, after she was discharged from hospital, for driving on a ‘public highway in a reckless and careless manner without due care and attention to other road users and caus[ing] the death of one Tunji Opayele ‘m’ aged 32 and thereby committed an offence…’
“The court granted her bail and adjourned the case till April 16, 2025.
“The Lagos State Police Command remains committed to transparency, fairness, and justice.”
The development followed outrage by Nigerians over the death of Opayele, who died on March 4, 2025, after a collision on Ozumba Mbadiwe, Lagos.
The driver, Biola Adams-Odutayo, reportedly cited concerns about staining her car, allegedly failing to yield and refused to assist the critically injured Teejay.
Bystanders said they struggled to find medical help as several hospitals allegedly refused treatment.
Teejay was said to have been pronounced dead hours after all efforts failed to secure him quick medical intervention.
