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Bumpa Co-Founder’s Death: Abiola Odutayo Arraigned by Police

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Mar 29, 2025.

Bumpa Co-Founder's Death: Abiola Odutayo Arraigned by Police

Abiola Biola Odutayo, involved in the accident that led to Teejay’s death, showed more concern for her car’s cleanliness than for the critically injured victim.
Odutayo is facing charges of reckless and careless driving on a public highway, which led to the tragic death of Opayele.
The incident occurred on March 4, 2025, and has since sparked public concern, with over 35,000 Nigerians signing a petition demanding justice.

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Abiola Odutayo in connection with the death of 32-year-old Adetunji Opayele, the co-founder of Bumpa, popularly known as Teejay, Eko Hot Blog reports

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.

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Odutayo is facing charges of reckless and careless driving on a public highway, which led to the tragic death of Opayele.

The incident occurred on March 4, 2025, and has since sparked public concern, with over 35,000 Nigerians signing a petition demanding justice.

Many are calling for more severe charges, such as manslaughter, instead of the current reckless driving charge.

The court granted Odutayo bail, and the case has been adjourned until April 16, 2025.

Bumpa Co-Founder's Death: Abiola Odutayo Arraigned by Police

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 driver, Biola Adams-Odutayo, involved in the accident that led to Teejay’s death, showed more concern for her car’s cleanliness than for the critically injured victim.

Adams-Odutayo allegedly refused to yield and did not provide assistance to Teejay, leaving bystanders scrambling to find medical help.

Unfortunately, securing timely medical intervention proved to be an immense challenge, as several hospitals reportedly refused to treat Teejay.