Dr. Ishola


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

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.