The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a suspected hired assassin, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso, at the Ogba Magistrate Court. Akinwande faces an 11-count charge bordering on murder, unlawful possession of arms, and felony. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, Akinwande was apprehended during a coordinated tactical operation in his hideout in Ogun State.
Akinwande is described as a notorious and vicious hired killer who has been terrorizing Mushin and surrounding areas. The police had been tracking him for a while and were able to apprehend him after a coordinated operation. During the arrest, the police recovered a large cache of weapons and incriminating items from Akinwande’s residence, which he admitted were used for his killing operations.
The charges against Akinwande include the alleged murder of Bankole Yusuf and Ramadan Yusuf on July 31, 2024, in the Mushin area of Lagos State. Another count stated that on December 9, 2010, the suspect killed 10-year-old Aminat Lateef, who was on an errand in the Fadeyi area of Lagos State. Akinwande is also accused of unlawfully possessing firearms, including AK-47 rifles and locally made pistols, and using them for unlawful activities.
Akinwande’s arraignment marks the beginning of his trial, where he will face the full weight of the law. The police are determined to ensure justice is served, and the court will determine the outcome of the case. The suspect’s alleged crimes are punishable under various sections of the Law, Ch., C17, Vol.3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015, and the Firearm Act Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
