Ishola Oyenusi (died 8 September 1971), popularly known as Dr. Ishola, was a notorious
Nigerian armed robber who was active during the 1970s. His ''
modus operandi
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carjackings, bank robberies and heists committed during hold-ups.
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.
His execution was caught on film.
See also
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Lawrence Anini
Lawrence Nomanyakpon Anini (c. 1960 – March 29, 1987) was a Nigerian bandit who terrorised Benin City in the 1980s along with his sidekick Monday Osunbor. He was captured and executed for his crimes.
Arrest
On December 3, 1986, he was caug ...
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Mighty Joe
Isiaka Busari known predominantly as Mighty Joe was a Nigerian bandit. He was the sidekick to Ishola Oyenusi. After the death of Oyenusi, Mighty Joe took charge of the gang, terrorising the mostly the south western part of Nigeria. He was execute ...
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1971 deaths
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Year of birth missing
20th-century executions by Nigeria
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Filmed executions
People executed by Nigeria by firing squad