…Recovered Sophisticated Firearms, Ammunition, Magazines, Danger, Walkie Talkies, Int’l Passports

The Lagos State Police Command announced the arrest of notorious hitman Wasiu Akinwande, alias Olori Eso, on Friday, June 20, 2025. CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in an official statement.

According to Hundeyin, operatives from the Command’s Tactical Squad successfully executed a special operation code-named ‘Silence, Speed, and Surprise’, trailing and arresting 44-year-old Wasiu Akinwande, alias Olori Eso. Akinwande, a notorious hired killer and cult kingpin, had been terrorizing Mushin and its environs with his gangs.

Wasiu Akinwande is one of the most wanted suspects in Lagos’ recent history, and his arrest marks a significant milestone in the fight against violent crimes threatening the security and safety of Lagos residents, particularly in Mushin and surrounding areas. After multiple attempts, the Police Tactical Squad finally apprehended him in his hideout in Agbado, Ogun State.”

Notorious hired killer and cult kingpin, Wasiu Akinwande, alias Olori Eso.

According to Hundeyin, Akinade was responsible for organizing and executing series of armed robberies, cold blooded murders, kidnappings and cult-related killings.nHis reign of terror instilled fear and apprehension in residents and posed a dangerous threat to law and order.

Akinwande’s crimes have left families of his victims traumatized, with many still reeling from the horror and pain of his high-profile attacks, which are currently under investigation by the Lagos State Police Command. Despite evading capture by fleeing across state lines, the Command remained determined to bring him to justice.

During a raid on his Mushin residence, operatives seized a cache of weapons and incriminating evidence, which Akinwande admitted were used in his gang’s killing operations.

Notorious hitman, Wasiu Akinwande, alias Olori Eso.

The firearms recovered 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 and Nine (9) international passports belonging to different individuals.

Following Akinwande’s arrest, the Commissioner of Police has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, SCID, to oversee a comprehensive investigation, working with top detectives to track down and prosecute all individuals connected to Akinwande’s crimes. To date, four families have come forward confirming Akinwande’s involvement in the murders of their family members.

Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reassures Lagosians that their safety and security remain the Command’s top priority. He commends the officers involved in the operation for their bravery and dedication, and encourages the public to continue supporting the police by providing timely and credible information to aid crime-fighting efforts. Wasiu Akinwande is currently in custody under heavy security and will face the full weight of the law for his crimes.

The Lagos State Police Command remains committed to making Lagos inhospitable to criminals, ensuring the safety and security of residents and visitors. The Command urges residents to stay vigilant, report suspicious activities to the nearest police station, and await the outcome of investigations, which will be made public.