Lagos police arrest serial killer in Ogun, recover weapons

The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a serial killer, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso, in Ogun State.

The 44-year-old notorious hired killer and head of a killer gang and cultist kingpin was apprehended by the Tactical Squad operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this via a statement issued on Friday.

Hundeyin revealed that Akinwande was arrested in his hideout in the Agbado area of Ogun State after several attempts by the Police Tactical Squad.

Hundeyin stated: “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.

“For over a decade now, from 2009 until 2024, Wasiu Akinwande and his gangs have terrorised the people and communities, particularly in the Mushin area of Lagos State.

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“He was responsible for organising and executing a series of armed robberies, cold-blooded murders, kidnappings, and cult-related killings. His reign of terror instilled fear and apprehension in residents and posed a dangerous threat to law and order.”

The police listed firearms recovered from the suspect to include two AK-47 rifles, one K2 Assault rifle, one Red Ryder rifle, three pump action rifles, two locally made single-barrel pistols, five magazines, 57 live cartridges, 70 5.56 live ammunition, 27 9mm ammunition, one expended 5.56 ammunition, one dagger, three walkie-talkies, and nine international passports belonging to different individuals.

Hundeyin noted that the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), has been directed by the Lagos State 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 Akinwande and bring them to justice.

Hundeyin said four families have already come forward to identify Akinwande as the suspect behind the killings of their children and wards.

“Wasiu Akinwande is currently in Police custody under heavy security and will face the full weight of the law for all his crimes,” he added.

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