OUTRAGE AS HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER KILLS BUMPA CO-FOUNDER
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Many Nigerians are outraged over the death of Bumpa co-founder Adetunji Opayele, also known as Teejay.
The 31-year-old was in a motorcycle accident on March 4, 2025, while returning from the gym along Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos. Reports indicate that Biola Adams-Odutayo, a healthcare professional, failed to yield while merging onto the expressway, hitting Teejay and leaving him unconscious.
Public anger has intensified, with over 35,000 people signing a Change.org petition demanding justice. The petition alleges that Adams-Odutayo refused to assist Teejay, stating she didn’t want blood in her car. Bystanders attempted to take him to a hospital, but multiple facilities reportedly denied treatment. He was eventually admitted to another hospital, where he was pronounced dead after midnight.
Adams-Odutayo was arrested for reckless driving but later released on bail. Many Nigerians are demanding harsher charges, including manslaughter.
Petitioners have also demanded that the Lagos State Ministry of Justice oversee a thorough investigation and ensure proper prosecution.
On Twitter (X), many users shared their outrage. @iamrenike tweeted, “Biola Adams-Odutayo took my friend from me. She hit him with her car and refused to take him to the hospital because she didn’t want blood to stain her car seats. Now she’s trying to escape justice. Please sign this petition.”
@DavidLawani pointed out the hypocrisy, writing, “It’s shocking that she’s also in the health sector and could have helped if she wanted to.”
@Wohswobi shared a poignant reminder of the consequences of negligence: “A brilliant life was stolen by negligence. Adetunji Opayele (Teejay), the co-founder of Bumpa, was left to die. Kindly sign and share this petition to demand justice.”
Some voices focused on Adams-Odutayo’s lack of empathy, particularly given her healthcare background.
@SeyiOwolabi9 noted, “Teejay was coming from a gym, not a club. Yet, someone drove recklessly and killed him, refusing to help. No empathy, even as a health professional.”
@JachimmaNN was equally outraged, writing: “This wicked woman cannot go scot-free after killing Teejay. The rich get away with too much in this country. What kind of person has no regard for human life?!”
@AdoraNwodo wrote, “As we talk about Biola Adams-Odutayo being reckless and wicked, let’s also talk about the foolishness of Nigerian hospitals. Accident victims are turned away because of police reports. Shouldn’t you save the life first?”
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