The Lagos State Police Command has weighed in on the death of Adetunji Opayele, co-founder of Bumpa at the hands of an erring motorist, Abiola Odutayo.
Odutayo while driving against traffic hit Adetunji fondly called Teejay who was riding a bicycle.
The female motorist, a silverspoon, according to reports in general circulation showed no concern, allegedly refusing to take the victim to the hospital in her car citing blood would stain the vehicle.
The incident which climaxed with the death of the 32-year-old tech entrepreneur happened on March 4, 2025 at Ozumba Mbadiwe, Lagos.
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.
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.”
