Ishola Oyenusi: Lagos' Infamous Armed Robber Executed

Ishola Oyenusi was a notorious armed robber who terrorized the streets of Lagos in the 1970s. Before becoming infamous, he grew up in poverty with limited educational opportunities, which led him to a life of crime.

Oyenusi's criminal career began with petty theft and escalated to car theft and armed robbery. One of his early significant crimes involved stealing a car to provide money for his girlfriend, which resulted in the death of the car owner.

Despite his violent reputation, some accounts depicted him as affectionate and generous towards those close to him, although he had a dangerous temper. Oyenusi's life and crimes became so notorious that filmmakers have revisited his story, making it one of Nigeria's most discussed crime narratives.

Ultimately, he was executed at Bar Beach, marking the end of his criminal saga.