In a dramatic operation that stunned both criminals and civilians alike, Nigeria Police have apprehended one of Lagos State’s most wanted assassins — a man whose notoriety earned him the street moniker Olori Eso, meaning “King of Warriors” in Yoruba.
The arrest, which took place in a quiet corner of Ogun State, was the result of weeks of intelligence gathering, surveillance, and cross-border coordination by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force.
This is the story behind the fall of a feared underworld figure who ruled Lagos streets with blood, bullets, and silence.
Who Is Olori Eso?
For years, Olori Eso remained a ghost — a name whispered in the underworld corridors of Lagos, often associated with contract killings, political thuggery, and gangland executions.
His real name is still being withheld by police pending investigation, but insiders suggest he was behind over a dozen targeted killings stretching from Mushin to Apapa.
Police sources revealed that this suspect didn’t just carry out hits — he designed them.
From hit-and-run ambushes to daylight assassinations, his methods were ruthless and strategic.
Some say he operated with the backing of powerful political figures, warlords, and even certain union leaders.
The Fall: A Tactical Police Operation
His arrest came following an intensive manhunt that led detectives across Lagos, Ogun, and even parts of Ondo State.
Acting on actionable intelligence, the IRT finally tracked him to a hideout in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
There, in a rented bungalow nestled in an unsuspecting neighborhood, officers stormed the premises, catching Olori Eso completely off guard.
Recovered from the scene were several high-powered firearms — including an AK-47 rifle, multiple magazines loaded with live ammunition, a military-grade bulletproof vest, and a stash of SIM cards suspected to have been used to coordinate past assassinations.
“This is a major breakthrough. We’ve dismantled a network that has terrorized communities in Lagos and beyond,” said a senior officer involved in the raid.
What The Arrest Reveals: Crime, Politics & The Shadows In Between
The story, however, doesn’t end with an arrest. It starts there. Already, questions are being raised:
Who funded Olori Eso’s operations?
Which politicians, if any, protected him?
Why did it take this long to apprehend a man so notorious?
Community sources allege that the assassin once worked closely with factions of the Lagos transport union, enforcing loyalty through violence.
Others say he was the go-to man for political “cleanups” ahead of elections.
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And now, with him behind bars, will he talk? Or will the same shadowy forces that protected him all these years ensure his silence—permanently?
A Warning To The Underworld?
This arrest sends a chilling message to those involved in Nigeria’s underbelly of political and organised violence: the net is tightening.
According to police insiders, Olori Eso is just the first of many names on a fresh list being pursued by law enforcement.
His capture has already yielded leads on other wanted figures—some of whom are still operating freely within the country.
But if the past is anything to go by, justice in Nigeria is never guaranteed — especially when it walks hand-in-hand with power.
Victory, Or The Start Of A Deeper War?
For now, the public celebrates a rare moment of triumph by the Nigeria Police Force.
But many remain skeptical. In a country where criminals often have godfathers in high places, the fall of Olori Eso could be either a turning point—or a temporary illusion.
One thing is certain: Lagos may sleep a little easier tonight, but the real battle for justice is far from over.
