Police Confirm Arraignment of Abiola Odutayo Over Death of Bumpa Co-founder in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Abiola Odutayo in connection with the death of Adetunji Opayele, popularly known as Teejay, the co-founder of Bumpa.
According to police sources, Odutayo was arraigned on March 12, 2025, at Court 1, Tinubu, after being discharged from the hospital. She faces charges of reckless and careless driving on a public highway, which allegedly led to Opayele’s tragic death on March 4, 2025.
The case has generated nationwide attention, with over 35,000 Nigerians signing a petition calling for justice. Many have demanded harsher charges, including manslaughter, rather than reckless driving.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the development in a statement on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
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 was arraigned in Court 1, Tinubu, on March 12, 2025, after she was discharged from the hospital, for driving on a public highway in a reckless and careless manner without due care and attention to other road users, causing the death of one Tunji Opayele, aged 32.
The court granted Odutayo bail and adjourned the case to April 16, 2025.
The Lagos State Police Command assured the public of its commitment to transparency, fairness, and justice, as calls for accountability continue to grow.
