The Lagos State Police Command has announced the arrest of Wasiu Akinwande, a 44-year-old notorious hired killer and cultist kingpin. Akinwande, also known as Olori Eso, was arrested in a special operation code-named “Silence, Speed and Surprise” in the Agbado area of Ogun State.
The police recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition, including:
- 2 AK-47 rifles
- 1 K2 Assault rifle
- 1 Red Ryder rifle
- 3 pump action rifles
- 2 locally made single-barrel pistols
- 5 magazines
- 57 live cartridges
- 70 5.56 live ammunition
- 27 9mm ammunition
- 1 expended 5.56 ammunition
- 1 dagger
- 3 walkie-talkies
- 9 international passports belonging to different individuals
Akinwande’s arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the police’s fight against violent crimes in Lagos State. He is suspected of being involved in multiple armed robberies, murders, kidnappings, and cult-related killings in the Mushin area of Lagos State.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has assured Lagosians that their safety and security remain the top priority of the Command. Akinwande is currently in police custody and will face the full weight of the law for his crimes.
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