The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Abiola Odutayo in reference to the d3ath of Adetunji Opayele, co-founder of Bumpa, popularly referred to as Teejay.
The police confirmed that Odutayo was arraigned on March 12, 2025, at Courtroom 1, Tinubu, after being discharged from the hospital. She faces fees of reckless and careless driving on a public freeway, resulting in the demise of Opayele.
The incident, which occurred on March 4, 2025, has sparked widespread public concern, with over 35,000 Nigerians signing a petition demanding justice. Many have known as for extra extreme fees, together with manslaughter, slightly than reckless driving.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the event in an announcement on X (previously Twitter), saying, “We #LagosPoliceNG acknowledge public issues concerning the tragic accident that claimed the lifetime of Adetunji Opayele (Teejay) on March 4, 2025. We lengthen our deepest sympathies to his household, pals, and all who’ve been affected by this loss.
“We are able to verify that following an intensive investigation, Abiola Odutayo ‘f’ was arraigned in Courtroom 1, Tinubu on March 12, 2025, after she was discharged from hospital, for driving on a ‘public freeway in a reckless and careless method with out due care and a spotlight to different street customers and caus[ing] the demise of 1 Tunji Opayele ‘m’ aged 32 and thereby dedicated an offence…’
“The court docket granted her bail and adjourned the case until April 16, 2025. The Lagos State Police Command stays dedicated to transparency, equity, and justice.”
The incident has drawn outrage, with experiences that the motive force, Biola Adams-Odutayo, allegedly hesitated to assist the critically injured Teejay, citing issues about staining her automobile. Witnesses mentioned bystanders struggled to safe medical help, as a number of hospitals reportedly refused remedy. Opayele was ultimately pronounced useless after hours of unsuccessful makes an attempt to acquire pressing medical care.
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned Abiola Odutayo in reference to the d3ath of Adetunji Opayele, co-founder of Bumpa, popularly referred to as Teejay.
The police confirmed that Odutayo was arraigned on March 12, 2025, at Courtroom 1, Tinubu, after being discharged from the hospital. She faces fees of reckless and careless driving on a public freeway, resulting in the demise of Opayele.
The incident, which occurred on March 4, 2025, has sparked widespread public concern, with over 35,000 Nigerians signing a petition demanding justice. Many have known as for extra extreme fees, together with manslaughter, slightly than reckless driving.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the event in an announcement on X (previously Twitter), saying, “We #LagosPoliceNG acknowledge public issues concerning the tragic accident that claimed the lifetime of Adetunji Opayele (Teejay) on March 4, 2025. We lengthen our deepest sympathies to his household, pals, and all who’ve been affected by this loss.
“We are able to verify that following an intensive investigation, Abiola Odutayo ‘f’ was arraigned in Courtroom 1, Tinubu on March 12, 2025, after she was discharged from hospital, for driving on a ‘public freeway in a reckless and careless method with out due care and a spotlight to different street customers and caus[ing] the demise of 1 Tunji Opayele ‘m’ aged 32 and thereby dedicated an offence…’
“The court docket granted her bail and adjourned the case until April 16, 2025. The Lagos State Police Command stays dedicated to transparency, equity, and justice.”
The incident has drawn outrage, with experiences that the motive force, Biola Adams-Odutayo, allegedly hesitated to assist the critically injured Teejay, citing issues about staining her automobile. Witnesses mentioned bystanders struggled to safe medical help, as a number of hospitals reportedly refused remedy. Opayele was ultimately pronounced useless after hours of unsuccessful makes an attempt to acquire pressing medical care.
