Biola Adams-Odutayo, a healthcare professional, has been arraigned by the Lagos State Police Command in connection with the tragic death of Adetunji “Teejay” Opayele, the 32-year-old co-founder of the Nigerian tech start-up Bumpa. Opayele lost his life in a fatal accident on March 4, 2025, while riding his power bike along Ozumba Mbadiwe Road in Victoria Island, Lagos. Reports suggest that he was struck by a vehicle driven by Adams-Odutayo.
Following the incident, a petition surfaced on Change.org, calling for justice for Opayele. The petition alleged that Adams-Odutayo refused to assist the injured Opayele after the crash, citing concerns about her car being stained. This has sparked widespread outrage, with many Nigerians demanding legal action against her.
Lagos police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed on Saturday that Adams-Odutayo had been arraigned in Court 1, Tinubu, on March 12, 2025, after being discharged from the hospital. She was charged with driving recklessly and causing the death of Opayele. The court granted her bail and adjourned the case to April 16, 2025. Hundeyin emphasized that the police are committed to ensuring transparency, fairness, and justice in handling the case.