Dr. Ishola

Ishola Oyenusi (died 8 September 1971), popularly known as Dr. Ishola, was a notorious Nigerian armed robber who was active during the 1970s.[1] His modus operandi was carjackings, bank robberies and heists committed during hold-ups.[2] His last robbery took place in 1971 where he and his gang members stole £28,000 at WAHUM factory,Ikeja.[3]

Trial and execution

Oyenusi together with six other members of his gang were executed on 8 September 1971 by a combined police and armed forces firing brigade.[4] His execution was caught on film.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Adebambo, Gbenga (12 December 2015). "Your Habit Determines Your Habitat!". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  2. ^ Osifodunrin 2007, p. 190.
  3. ^ Hanafi, Afeez (9 April 2022). "From Anini to Evans: Top 10 criminals that shook Nigeria in five decades". Daily Trust. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  4. ^ "1971: Ishola Oyenusi, smiling to his death". ExecutedToday.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.

References

  • Osifodunrin, Paul Ayodele (December 2007). "5:ARMED ROBBERY AND MURDER IN LAGOS, 1960-2000". Violent Crimes in Lagos, 1861–2000: Nature, Responses, and Impact (Thesis). University of Lagos.
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