Adetunji Opayele, the 31‐year‐old co-founder of tech startup Bumpa, tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run incident on 4 March 2025. According to reports from Lagos police, Opayele was struck by a vehicle while riding his motorcycle along Ozumba Mbadiwe Road in Victoria Island, Lagos. Witnesses claim that the driver, identified as Biola Adams-Odutayo—a healthcare professional—failed to stop and render assistance after the collision. Despite being rushed to hospital, Opayele was later pronounced dead.
In response to growing public outcry, the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway. Adams-Odutayo has been charged with reckless and careless driving, and she was arraigned at Tinubu Magistrate Court on 12 March 2025 before being granted bail. The next court hearing is scheduled for 16 April 2025.
Local authorities have pledged transparency throughout the legal process, and the tragic loss of Opayele has reignited calls for improved road safety measures across the region.
Social media platforms across Nigeria and beyond have erupted with calls for justice following the tragic death of Adetunji Opayele. Many users are expressing outrage that Biola Adams-Odutayo, the driver implicated in the hit-and-run incident on 4 March 2025, has been charged only with reckless and careless driving rather than facing a more severe manslaughter charge.
Critics argue that the current charge does not adequately reflect the gravity of the incident, especially given the apparent neglect shown by the driver after the collision. Numerous posts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have decried what they see as a failure on the part of the authorities to hold the responsible party fully accountable. Advocates for road safety and justice are urging for a re-examination of the case, calling for stronger legal action to ensure that such a devastating loss is met with appropriate consequences.
This outcry is part of a broader debate on accountability and the need for stricter enforcement of road safety measures, as the community mourns the loss of a promising entrepreneur and calls for systemic changes to prevent future tragedies.
Adetunji Opayele, aged 31, was a dynamic tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Bumpa, a Lagos-based startup known for its innovative approach in the technology sector. He was widely regarded as a promising talent in Nigeria’s burgeoning tech scene. Tragically, on 4 March 2025, while riding his motorcycle along Ozumba Mbadiwe Road in Victoria Island, Lagos, he was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident. His untimely death has since ignited widespread calls for justice and a renewed focus on road safety measures.
