Lagos Police to Present Wasiu Akinwande, Suspected Notorious Hired Assassin, in

Wasiu Akinwande, also known as Olori Eso, is a 44-year-old man who has been apprehended by the Lagos State Police Command.

He is accused of being a notorious hired killer and is one of the most wanted individuals in Lagos due to his involvement in various criminal activities such as armed robberies, murders, kidnappings, and cult-related killings. His arrest is considered a significant victory in the fight against crime in the state, particularly as he had been evading capture for some time. Akinwande is set to be arraigned in court at the Ebute-Meta Magistrate Court on July 9, 2025, suggesting that the case against him is moving forward in the legal system.