- Notorious Lagos Assassin “Olori Eso” Arrested in Police Operation
- Police consider him as one of the most wanted hired assassin’s in Lagos
- Numerous weapons recovered
The Lagos State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat crime in the state with the arrest of 44-year-old Wasiu Akinwande, also known as “Olori Eso.”
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Akinwande was apprehended during a coordinated tactical operation named “Silence, Speed, and Surprise” and he is considered to be the most wanted hired killer in Lagos State’s recent history.
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Lagos State Police Command spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday, revealing that Akinwande was apprehended in his hideout in the Agbado area of Ogun State.
The operation also resulted in the recovery of numerous weapons, marking a major milestone in the police’s efforts to maintain safety and security in Lagos.
The statement said, “Arrest of most wanted vicious and notorious hired killer and head of killers gang in the history of Lagos State in recent time, Wasiu Akinwade a.k.a. Olori Eso, and recovery of nine (9) sophisticated firearms, ammunition, magazines, dagger, walkie-talkies and international passports.
“This serial killer suspect is the most wanted suspect in Lagos history in recent time.
“His arrest marks a huge success in the ongoing fight against violent crimes that are threats to security and safety of residents in Mushin and some other parts of Lagos State.
“The recovered items include: Two (2) AK-47 rifles, one (1) K2 assault rifle, one (1) Red Ryder rifle, three (3) pump action rifles, two (2) locally made single-barrel pistols, five (5) magazines, fifty-seven (57) live cartridges, seventy (70) 5.56 live ammunition, twenty-seven (27) 9mm ammunition, one (1) expended 5.56 ammunition, one (1) dagger, three (3) walkie-talkies, nine (9) international passports belonging to different individuals,” Hundeyin stated.
The statement added: “Akinwande’s criminal activities have left trauma, horror, agony and pains in the families of victims of his numerous high-profile crimes under investigation by the Lagos State Police Command.”
The statement also said: “The Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has been directed by the Commissioner of Police to lead other specially selected crack detectives to broaden the investigation of the cases and round up all other suspects linked to Wasiu Akinwande and bring them to justice.”
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