Lagos Police Arrest Wanted Hired Killer, Recover Arms, Ammunition, Int’l Passports, Other Items
The Lagos State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of a notorious hired killer and cultist kingpin, identified as Wasiu Akinwande (aka Olori Eso).
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that Akinwande was apprehended by Tactical Squad operatives of the Command on June 20, 2025.
CSP Hundeyin said that Akinwande, 44, along with his multiple gangs and hoodlums, has been terrorising the Mushin area of Lagos State and its environs.
“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.
“Wasiu Akinwande was arrested in his hideout in the Agbado area of Ogun State after several attempts by the Police. For over a decade now from 2009 until 2024, Wasiu Akinwande and his gangs have terrorized the people and communities, particularly in the Mushin area of Lagos State.
“He was responsible for organizing and executing 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. Despite his escapes from one state of the country to another over the years, the Lagos State Police Command remained resolute in its pursuit of justice,” the statement reads in part.
The spokesperson revealed that operatives of the Command raided his house in Mushin and recovered a cache of weapons and incriminating items, which he freely admitted to using for his killing operations with his gang.
He highlighted the recovered exhibits, including two AK-47 rifles, one K2 assault rifle, one red ryder rifle, three pump action rifles, two locally made single-barrel pistols, and five magazines.
Others are 57 live cartridges, 70 rounds of 5.56 live ammunition, 27 rounds of 9mm ammunition, one expended 5.56 ammunition, one dagger, three walkie-talkies, and nine international passports belonging to different individuals.
Hundeyin noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), to lead other specially selected detectives to broaden the investigation into the cases.
CP Jimoh also ordered the Deputy Commissioner to round up all other suspects linked to Akinwande and bring them to justice.
“Four families have already come forward to identify him as the suspect behind the killings of their children and wards,” he said.
He reassured Lagosians that their safety and security remain the top priority of the Command.
The Commissioner also commended the officers involved in the operation for their bravery and dedication and urged the public to continue supporting the police by providing timely information to aid crime-fighting efforts.
“Wasiu Akinwande is currently in Police custody under heavy security and will face the full weight of the law for all his crimes. The Lagos State Police Command remains steadfast in its mission to make Lagos a no-go area for criminals and ensure safety and security of all Lagosians and visitors alike,” the statement added.
