The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a woman identified as Abiola Odutayo.
Odutayo was arrested and arraigned in connection with the death of 32-year-old Adetunji Opayele, a co-founder of Bumper.
According to report, Odutayo reportedly knocked down the victim in an auto accident that led to his death.
According eyewitnesses at the scene of the accident, upon knocking down the victim, Odutayo refused to rush him to the hospital, allegedly claiming that she wouldn’t want his blood to stain her dress. She reportedly fled the scene of the accident, leading to the eventual death of Opayele.
Following social media reactions to the incident, during which netizens called for her arrest and prosecution, the police swung into action to ensure justice is served.
Speaking on the development, the Lagos State Police Command confirmed the arrest and arraignment of Odutayo.
‘The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, on behalf of the entire officers and personnel of the command, commiserates with the family and loved ones of Mr Tunji Opayele over the unfortunate accident that led to his untimely death’.
‘It is while in this sad mood that the Lagos State Police Command wishes to inform the general public both home and abroad that the defendant in the case of this fatal accident, Abiola Odutayo ‘f’, after conclusion of a discreet and thorough investigation into the case, was properly charged to a court of competent jurisdiction on a two-count charge bordering on the death of the deceased. For avoidance of doubt, below is attached a copy of the charge sheet for verification by everyone.’
‘It is a statutory procedure that police actions terminate where cases are charged to court’.
32-year-old Adetunji Opayele, a software engineer popularly known as Teejay is the co-founder of Bumpa, died in a road accident on March 4 along Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, Lagos when Odutayo’s car ram into his bike which eventually lead to his death.
AS at the time of filing this report, over 35,000 Nigerians have signed a petition demanding justice with many calling for more severe charges, including manslaughter, rather than the reckless driving charge
Petitioners have also demanded that the Lagos State Ministry of Justice oversee a thorough investigation and ensure proper prosecution.
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