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Lavina walked into the bank, hoping to get a loan to start up her business. However, she got the shock of her life when the bank manager mocked her for being Black. Two hours later, he regretted his actions. That fateful day, Lavina clutched her purse tightly in her hands as she made her way to the office of the bank manager. She was asked to wait by the secretary; Dave was not presently available. As minutes turned into hours, Lavina remained waiting, growing increasingly impatient and confused. Other visitors arrived and were allowed in, but Lavina was denied entrance. It seemed like Dave was deliberately delaying their appointment.

Lavina’s frustration grew with each passing minute. Why would he act like this? Dave kept her waiting for over three hours before finally inviting her into his office. When she walked in, he wore a frown on his face, giving the impression that he would rather do anything else than welcome her into his office. However, Lavina refused to let his attitude deter her from her purpose…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

 

She maintained a polite smile as she stopped before his desk, expecting him to offer her a seat, but Dave said nothing. After standing awkwardly for a few seconds, she quietly took a seat. She retrieved her file from her bag and handed it to Dave. She explained that she was there to secure a substantial loan totaling millions of dollars. Lavina assured him that the file contained all the necessary information about her, but Dave didn’t so much as glance at it. Instead, he tossed the file onto his desk, his actions clearly conveying his lack of interest.

Lavina was visibly shaken, but she forced herself to remain composed. She was an experienced and successful businesswoman, and she was used to having to persuade people. She continued trying to convince him why the bank could trust her with such a significant loan, highlighting her creditworthiness and business acumen. Despite Dave’s obvious reluctance, Lavina persevered. She was determined to make her case and secure the funding she needed.

Halfway through her speech, though, Dave suddenly burst into laughter. He laughed loudly and for a long time. He wiped tears from his eyes and told her that there was no way she was getting a loan from the bank. He told her that not everybody had what it took to handle that kind of money, and only a fool would trust her with a loan. She didn’t look like someone who could handle such a large amount. As he said this, laughing, he emphasized the word look in a way that made her suspicious. Any remaining doubts about the underlying issue were soon crushed when he continued with, “I don’t think the likes of you have ever had more than a couple of hundred dollars in the bank, have you?”

He went on to insult her, calling her a fraud. He said that she was only trying to trick him into giving her the money so she could abscond with it. He assured her that he wouldn’t fall for such a cheap stunt. He was never going to give people like her a loan because, even if they were honest about its intent, they might never be able to pay it back. It simply was not in their genes. “After all, you won’t find a Black man among the wealthiest men alive. I don’t think it’s a coincidence, do you?” Dave dismissively asked her at the end of his hateful tirade.

His words stung Lavina hard as she stared at him in disbelief. She couldn’t believe he would say such rude and hateful things to her, going so far as to insult her entire race without even knowing who she was. Just because of the color of her skin, he had jumped to conclusions. He hadn’t even bothered to read the file she had painstakingly prepared for him. For the first time in a long time, Lavina felt like crying. She had never encountered such blatant prejudice before, and it shook her to her core.

But Lavina’s experiences with hardship and perseverance had prepared her for moments like these. Growing up in a poor family where her parents had to work extra hard to make ends meet had taught her the value of resilience and determination. Despite the financial struggles, Lavina’s parents encouraged her to pursue her passion for numbers and economics. She was a genius with numbers and had a sharp business mind. Even as a teenager, she took an avid interest in entrepreneurship and had many innovative ideas that she couldn’t pursue due to a lack of proper sponsorship.

As a result, Lavina knew very well how to manage money. She knew the best way to use the little she had to get as much as she could. Thanks to her exceptional intelligence, her high school experience was smooth sailing. She finished well ahead of her peers and went on to college just weeks after her 18th birthday. She was on a scholarship, studying business management, and was determined to make the most of the opportunity. College life was a whirlwind of new experiences, and Lavina thrived in the dynamic environment. She was fascinated by the world of business and spent countless hours reading, attending seminars, and networking with like-minded individuals.

In her second year of college, Lavina opened her first business. However, she didn’t have the funds to start it up, so she opted to take out a loan. Since banks were unwilling to loan money to someone so young, she had to explore alternative options. She eventually shared her idea with a professor, who loved it and decided to loan her the money. With the funding secured, Lavina poured her heart and soul into the business. She worked tirelessly to develop a solid business plan, build a strong team, and create a winning strategy. She started the business, and it was a massive hit. Within six months, she had paid back the loan and was already reaping huge profits.

The success was overwhelming, and Lavina found herself at the helm of a thriving enterprise. She ran the business for over a year, learning valuable lessons and gaining invaluable experience. However, as time passed, she began to feel a new sense of restlessness. She wanted something more challenging, something that would push her to the next level. And so, she started exploring new opportunities, ready to take on the next chapter of her entrepreneurial journey. She sold the business off for millions of dollars, making her very wealthy. Shortly after, she started a second one.

The first bank she approached for a loan approved her application, recognizing her exceptional creditworthiness. She wisely chose to use a loan to fund her new venture, keeping her personal finances safe and leveraging her savings for emergencies and investments. Using loans allowed her to grow her business faster, build credit for future financing, and enjoy tax benefits like interest deductions.

Lavina’s second business was another massive hit. Her ability to identify lucrative opportunities and execute successful strategies earned her a reputation as a rising star in the business world. Within 18 months, she had paid off the loan and interest, further solidifying her financial position. By the time she graduated from college, she had built a team of talented employees and a company that was generating substantial profits. Lavina’s remarkable achievements were a testament to her hard work, intelligence, and entrepreneurial spirit. As she looked to the future, she was poised to tackle even greater challenges and achieve even more impressive success.

For Lavina, running a business for an extended period got boring. She enjoyed the thrill and uncertainty of opening new businesses and watching them succeed. Once they were up and running smoothly, however, she got bored and started looking to sell them. When she was ready to sell her second business, the bank that gave her the loan bought it from her. The sale shook the internet, with people talking about it for a long time. Everyone was shocked that such a young woman could run a successful company and command such a sale. It cemented her status as a millionaire and made her even more popular in the business community. The bank that bought the business recorded a spike in their shares, and their value skyrocketed almost overnight. It was as if Lavina was a good luck charm.

So, when she was ready to apply for a loan for her third business idea, banks were eager to approve her application. They were practically falling over each other to give her the loan, recognizing her exceptional track record and potential for success. This time around, Lavina had an even more ambitious business idea, which needed a staggering amount of money. This time, though, everyone was interested in her because they knew that whoever gave her the loan would benefit in multiple ways. Having already conducted thorough research, she knew exactly what to do to make it happen.

She chose a specific bank for the loan, expecting to be treated with respect. However, to her shock, the manager was rude to her from the very start, simply because of her skin color. Now, she sat quietly in the seat as Dave continued to berate her, mocking her and hurling insults for being Black. Tears burned her eyelids as she wondered what she had done to deserve such treatment. She deeply regretted stepping foot in the bank.

Suddenly, she grabbed the file from Dave’s desk and surged to her feet. She was no longer interested in securing a loan from them. With a grunt of disgust, she hastily exited Dave’s office, leaving behind the toxic atmosphere. As she made her way down the stairs and into the lobby, Dave’s maniacal laughter followed her. Lavina’s face burned with indignation and humiliation as she pushed through the crowd of customers, desperate to escape the suffocating environment. Finally, she emerged outside. Working almost feverishly, Lavina got into her car and wept profusely. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

She didn’t weep for long, though, as her sadness soon gave way to anger. Lavina was highly disappointed in the bank and refused to let the matter slide. Dave’s behavior had been highly disrespectful, and she was determined to make him pay for it. With a fierce look of determination in her eyes, Lavina keyed the ignition and flo

ored the pedal, driving out of the bank’s parking lot as if she were being chased.

Meanwhile, still seated in his office, Dave continued to chuckle about how he had handled the situation. It gave him great joy to see that he had made Lavina cry. He couldn’t believe the audacity she had shown by coming to ask for such a huge loan, and he couldn’t imagine what a Black woman would need with such a large amount of money. He felt satisfied that he had put her in her place. He then promised himself that he would do the same to any other Black person who dared to walk through his doors seeking a loan.

With a deep feeling of satisfaction, he returned to work, thinking that he would never have to deal with Lavina again. Just two hours later, his telephone rang. It was his secretary, informing him that Tyler, his boss and the CEO of the bank, was coming to see him. She also gave him a heads-up that Tyler seemed angry. Dave’s heart sank as he wondered what could have triggered the CEO’s ire.

Dave didn’t even have time to compose himself before the door swung open, and the CEO stormed in. His face was twisted in anger as he glared at the manager, who jumped up hastily. Dave greeted him with a shaky voice, but Tyler didn’t say a word. He just stared hard at Dave, making him nervous and fidgety. A few seconds later, the door creaked open again, and Dave’s eyes widened in shock as Lavina appeared at the entrance. She walked slowly and stood beside Tyler, her eyes fixed on Dave with an unnerving intensity, making him feel like he was facing a firing squad.

Attempting to feign ignorance, Dave asked who she was and the reason for her visit. “Don’t you dare pretend like you don’t know her,” Tyler almost screamed. Dave’s eyes darted wildly. His face turned pale as he realized the gravity of the situation. He visibly shrunk in his seat, and his shoulders slumped in defeat. “You know what, Dave? I’m highly disappointed in you,” Tyler began. He had appointed him bank manager, certain he would excel in his role. Sadly, within six months, Dave had revealed his tendency to prioritize race over customer service.

As Tyler spoke, Dave’s eyes dropped. He felt so ashamed. He poorly tried to defend himself, stammering, “I… I was just trying to assess her creditworthiness.” But Tyler cut him off. “Don’t insult my intelligence. You’ve shown yourself to be a bigot, and now you’ll face the consequences.”

As the conversation progressed, Dave’s terror grew. His career, his reputation, everything was crumbling around him. He realized his fate was all but sealed. His eyes welled up with tears, but he dared not cry, fearing it would only make things worse. His career at the bank was about to come to an abrupt end just because he had humiliated one Black woman.

Dave, who was still relatively new to the city, had no idea who Lavina was, but that was no excuse for his behavior. If he had taken the time to review her file or research her before their meeting, he would have discovered her impressive achievements and the benefits of working with her. However, his bias against Black people led him to dismiss her without courtesy, prioritizing his prejudices over professionalism. Tyler enlightened Dave about Lavina’s accomplishments, highlighting her remarkable success at a young age. He explained how collaborating with her would not only benefit the bank’s reputation but also bring in new opportunities. By refusing her loan, Dave had harmed the bank, potentially damaging their position in the stock exchange. His actions had far-reaching consequences, and he was about to face the repercussions.

Realizing his grave mistake, Dave apologized profusely. He clasped his hands together, pleading with Lavina to accept his apology. However, Lavina saw through his insincerity. He was only sorry because of her influence and the trouble he was in. She knew that he didn’t truly regret his actions but rather the consequences that followed. This realization only added to Lavina’s sense of vindication as she thought back to her earlier actions.

After leaving the bank earlier, Lavina had reported him to Tyler to hold him accountable for his actions, and now she was satisfied that he would face the consequences. She declined his apology and shared that she would secure the loan from a different bank with better rates. With a calm and collected demeanor, Lavina turned to leave, but Tyler quickly stopped her. Then he turned to Dave and fired him on the spot. He explained that he couldn’t afford to have someone biased against other races in charge of his bank. He emphasized his vision for an institution open to everyone, regardless of color or social standing.

Tyler then ordered Dave off the premises, instructing him that his severance package would be sent soon. Dave’s attempts to beg for a second chance fell on deaf ears, as the CEO’s anger was too great to be appeased. As Dave left the office, his head hung low in shame. He struggled to hold back tears. The junior staff, whom he had once looked down on, now gloated at his downfall. They pointed fingers, made mocking faces, and snickered behind his back. Some even openly jeered, “Hey, look at the bigot. He got what he deserved.” Dave’s face burned with humiliation as he hastened his pace, desperate to escape the scornful gazes.

As he emerged into the bright sunlight, Dave felt like a shadow of his former self. He couldn’t shake the feeling that his bias had not only cost him his job but also damaged his reputation irreparably. Passersby seemed to stare right through him, as if sensing his shame. Dave quickened his pace, eager to escape the public eye, but the mocking voices and snickers followed him. He regretted his actions deeply, realizing too late the harm his prejudice had caused.

Now alone, Tyler took Dave’s seat and invited Lavina to sit down. He apologized again for the mistreatment and assured her that he was willing to do whatever it took to ensure she secured the loan from them. He even offered to reduce the interest rates to appease her. Lavina smiled, and an intense bargaining session ensued. She successfully negotiated with Tyler to lower the interest rate to the bare minimum, making her happy since she would pay back significantly less than initially planned. Once her business was operational, Lavina decided to remain with the bank, not only due to the favorable terms but also because she didn’t want to penalize an entire bank and staff for the mistakes of one man.

It was a major deal that shook the internet once the loan was granted to her. All eyes were on her to see how well she would grow her business. Everyone was eagerly anticipating the opportunity to invest in or buy her company once it was up and running. Tyler hired another manager, someone who was more compassionate and happy to work with everyone, regardless of their race or color. Lavina went on to start her business, and just as projected, it was a massive success. She had endured one of the worst experiences, but she didn’t let it hold her back from achieving her goals. She was able to hold Dave accountable for his actions and still secured the loan at a discounted interest rate, achieving a satisfying outcome. She had everything she wanted and more.

 

 

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The Youngest Grandmother in the World is a 17-Year-old Nigerian

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Who Was Mum-Zi – The Youngest Grandmother in the World?

Mum-Zi was just eight years and four months old when she gave birth to a baby girl in 1884.

From Nigeria, on an island called Akwa Akpa, now known as the city of Calabar, Mum-Zi’s daughter followed her mother’s footsteps, becoming a mother at the age of eight years and eight months thus making Mum-zi the youngest Grandmother in the world.

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In recent times, most people at that age are looking to complete their education or to graduate from high school. The thought of even becoming a parent is rare, thus, having grandchildren is often out of place.

But this was not the situation for Mum-Zi and her daughter, as well as, other young girls in the 19th Century.

According to Lyall Archibald’s 1936 book, The Future of Taboo in These Islands, Mum-Zi was a member of Chief Akkiri’s harem in Akwa Akpa (now Calabar), who would later be the father of her daughter.

Since the 16th Century, Calabar had been a busy international seaport, shipping out goods such as palm oil.

Historical accounts state that during the Atlantic slave trade, it became a major port in the transportation of African slaves, with most slave ships being owned by Bristol and Liverpool.

Some missionaries would later record the challenges of poor water supplies, malaria, and the presence of some tribes who were sometimes not too welcoming to evangelists and other slave traders.

What was common, however, was the fact that chiefs kept a harem of wives and slaves.

The harem is basically a female backyard or household largely reserved for princes and lords of this world.

This private space has traditionally served the purposes of maintaining the modesty, privilege, and protection of women.

In most parts of Africa and elsewhere, a harem, in terms of royal harems of the past, may house a man’s wives and concubines, as well as, their children, unmarried daughters, female domestic workers, and other unmarried female relatives. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Mum-Zi was one of the many women and girls who lived in a harem belonging to Chief Akkiri. After giving birth at 8 years and four months, with the chief being the father, her daughter would also become a mother exactly eight years later. She was reportedly impregnated by the same chief who happens to be her father.

She gave birth at an age slightly older than that of her mother’s, as she was 8 years plus 8 months. Nevertheless, this remains one of the shocking moments in history.

Ever since the 1700s, a number of cases have been highlighted to show how girls and women across the world suffer just because of their gender.

Among these forms of gender-based violence is child marriage, which denies children the right to be children and take away from them the opportunities for education and a better life. It also exposes them to risk of violence at the hands of their usually older and powerful husbands.

A recent report by Girls Not Brides revealed that globally, more than 700 million women alive today were married as children and 17 per cent of them, or 125 million, live in Africa.

It added that about 39 per cent of girls in sub-Saharan Africa are married before the age of 18 and all African countries face the challenge of child marriage.

According to the report, Niger has the highest number of child brides, with three out of four girls married before they are 18.

The Central African Republic follows. There, the legal minimum age for marriage is 18, however, girls can get married at 13 years if it is approved by a court and/or if the girl is pregnant.

In some cases, earlier marriage is allowed if a parent consents to it. At third place is Chad, which has a rate of 67 per cent.

Some of the drivers for child marriage in these countries are poverty, upholding social and religious traditions, as well as, conflict, which forces many parents to consent to child marriage as a way of protecting their girls from violence and sexual assault.

Culled from Face2Face Africa

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How Nzeogwu Killed Ahmadu Bello and His Wife, Hafusatu, During the 1966 Coup

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On the 15th of January, 1966, the first coup in Nigeria was staged by a group of Nigerian soldiers led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu.

The bloody coup which toppled the democratic government of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa led to the death of some key political figures including Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa himself, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh (the Finance Minister), Chief Ladoke Akintola (Premier of Western Region), Sir Ahmadu Bello (Premier of Northern Region & the Sardauna of Sokoto) and his first wife, Hafusatu Ahmadu Bello.

Ahmadu Bello
Ahmadu Bello

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Former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Gidado Idris, who as at then was the personal secretary to the late Ahmadu Bello recounted his January 15, 1966, coup experience. In an interview with Weekly Trust on his 80th birthday in 2015, he recalled how Kaduna Nzeogwu Killed Ahmadu Bello and his wife during the course of the coup.

The Coup

“On the 14th of January, 1966, the evening before the tragedy, at about 8:00 pm, late Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa called and wanted to speak to the late Premier. He was free, so I put him through. Afterwards, the Premier called me and he said he wanted to know the extent of his indebtedness to shops where we used to collect things, like Kingsway, Bhojsons, et cetera, where we had account.”

“At about noon, he called me and his ADC, Aliyu Kangiwa and asked us to go around to see his new office, so the three of us went. Generally, he was happy with it. Earlier, he had been told that the Premier of the West, Samuel Akintola, was coming to see him but the arrival was still some time away. So, he decided not to go to the airport and went to the mosque for Friday prayers, after sending a minister to receive S. L Akintola. All this was during Ramadan.”

Kaduna Nzeogwu who led the first military coup in Nigeria
Major Kaduna Nzeogwu

“At about 3:00 pm, we were told that Premier of the West had arrived and was on his way to General Usman Hassan Katsina House in Kawo, which was meant to be the Sardauna’s new official residence and office. When he arrived with his entourage, I remember Remi Fani-Kayode was with him, as well as other ministers.”

“Akintola said he had come to see the Premier and to find out from him whether he was aware that the army would take over the government the following day. The Sardauna said he heard about it but has left everything in the hands of God.”

“Akintola then said he had come with a plane, so they could go someplace like neighbouring Niger, where his best friend was then the president. The Premier rejected it and said those who were asking for the government’s removal did not bring it to power in the first place. He said ‘I won’t leave my people in their hour of need to run away and take shelter somewhere else’. He then advised Akintola that since he was certain that it was going happen, to go back to his people and brief them to get prepared to fight. Akintola took the Premier’s advice and returned to Ibadan.”

Idris said after Akintola left, it was too late for Bello to go and play his favourite game, Fives. He then decided to drive around the GRA and Kaduna south before Iftar time (the breaking of Ramadan fast).

“We got into a car, one of the long ones with seats facing each other. It was driven by Alhaji Ali Kwarbai (Ali Sarkin Mota), the Sardauna’s chief driver. He was with his friends and I sat facing them. We were not discussing anything and the driver just drove around and later returned home just in time for the breaking of the fast,” he said.

Idris Gidado
Gidado Idris

“You have to understand the work of the Premier then was a 24-hour affair, no Saturdays or Sundays off. If we left our homes in the mornings, we normally returned after midnight and that is why most of our children at that time didn’t even know who we were. We were out of our houses by 5:00 am because we couldn’t afford to go to the Premier a minute late.” READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Later That Night

“Later that night, after breaking of the day’s fast, the famous musician, Dan Kwairo, was around till about 10.30 pm, as he had come to entertain the Premier. Of course, we were tired and grumbling but there was nothing we could do. He played till about 11:30 pm when suddenly the late Alhaji Ali Akilu, who was the Secretary to the Northern regional government, then-Commissioner of Police M.D Yusuf and Brigadier-General Samuel Ademulegun, all three of them, came and went straight to the office asking to see the Premier. The Premier, sighting them, left us and decided to go and meet them. They met for about half an hour, then they left.”

“When the Premier came out, Dan Kwairo was still playing but he called it a night and went upstairs to write his Sallah address and go to bed, as we were to go to Sokoto the following morning.  We were chatting and noticed it was getting late and the Premier had still not sent for us, so we decided to go home.”

“When we came out, we were not aware that by then soldiers had already taken position around the compound. I was living at Doka Crescent then and as I left the Sardauna’s house, a siren blared.”

“We used to test it from time to time to see if it was working and I thought that was what was going on. But then I saw the then-deputy Commissioner of Police, an Idoma man whose name escapes me, heading in the direction of the Premier’s house, as did late Haruna Musa, the Principal Secretary’s security detail. But I went home, as I didn’t think there was any problem.”

Ahmadu Bello told Nzeogwu: “I am the one you are looking for.”

“Abubakar Umar, the Sardauna’s Private Secretary, who was on a visit from Kano and was accommodated in the guest wing of the house, heard a loud noise and saw the chaos from his room with soldiers everywhere. He quickly called the Private Secretary to the Premier, Ali Akilu who told him what was happening, that it was perhaps a coup. Akilu quickly dressed up and drove to M.D. Yusuf’s house. Five minutes after he left, soldiers stormed his own house and asked after him but his wife told them he went to Zaria for a meeting, so they left. The telephone call by Umar saved him.”

He said there was nobody else in the house.

“Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu had all of the Premier’s wives, servants and wards brought out and asked them to sit down on the floor. Nzeogwu himself demanded to know who Ahmadu Bello was and there was a resident of the house who looks a little like the late Premier but wasn’t as tall. He came out and said he was the one, but they knew he wasn’t. The soldiers said if they were not told who Ahmadu Bello was in the group, they would shoot everyone.”

Hafusatu Ahmadu Bello
Hafusatu Ahmadu Bello

“The Premier, who was among them, got up and said ‘I’m the one you’re looking for’, prompting his three wives to come to his side, distraught. When the soldiers were about to kill Ahmadu Bello, two of the wives stood up, leaving the first wife who said if they must kill him, then they must kill them together. He was shot, along with her, as they embraced each other. They left the body where we found it.”

“The whole place was deserted. All the ministers had left. We decided that the best thing was to get his body removed to the house of the Sultan of Sokoto in Ungwan Sarki. When we did, it was prepared for burial and that was where he was buried.”

Gidado Idris

Gidado Idris later became a permanent secretary in Kaduna state from 1971 to 1975, secretary of the constitution drafting committee in 1975, secretary of the constituent assembly that produced the 1979 constitution and clerk of the national assembly in 1979.

On October 17, 1995, late Sani Abacha, then head of state, appointed Idris as SGF, a position he held till May 28, 1999 when Nigeria returned to civil rule. He died in December 2017.

 

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The Real Story of Ishola Oyenusi – Nigeria’s Deadliest Armed Robber

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Doctor Ishola Oyenusi tied to the stake

Who Was Dr Ishola Oyenusi?

Ishola Oyenusi, popularly known as Doctor Oyenusi, was a notorious armed robber who terrorized the people of Lagos and other neighbouring cities in the 1970s. Ishola Oyenusi and his gang of six were highly skilled in snatching cars, robbing banks, factories, stores and killing people like chickens.

 

Was Ishola Oyenusi Really A Medical Doctor?

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He confessed that his parents were not capable of furthering his secondary school education and that was what forced him into robbery. So without having a secondary school education, Oyenusi by no way could have been a medical doctor.

Oyenusi’s Robbery Exploits

Oyenusi started off his robbery career by snatching a car (whose owner died in the process) just because his (Oyenusi) girlfriend needed some money. It was claimed by some sources that Oyenusi was romantic.

Ishola Oyenusi- Daily Times

He sold the car at the price of N400 and gave the money to his girlfriend. It was also said that Oyenusi was hot-tempered and quite arrogant. During his arrest, he thundered down on a police officer who was ushering him around. He said, “people like you don’t talk to me like that when I’m armed, I gun them down!”

Doctor Ishola Oyenusi came into the limelight after the Nigerian civil war ended in 1970. He robbed banks and people in both daylight and night, and he never let any of his victims live to see another day; he killed them all! This earned him the name “Doctor rob and kill“.

At the height of his horrific reign, Ishola Oyenusi bragged that “the bullet has no power“. He probably forgot that he who live by the sword will surely die by the sword. Oyenusi was so infamous that he was regarded by some people as the “first celebrated armed robber in Nigeria“, and after him was Lawrence Anini, Babatunde Folorunsho (Baba oni lace), Shina Rambo, Buraimo Jimoh and others.

Ishola Oyenusi’s Arrest

However, nothing lasts forever, and as the Yoruba adage says, everyday belongs to the thief while a day belongs to the owner.

On the 27th of March, 1971, Oyenusi was nabbed by the police during one of his robbery operations in which he and his notorious gang killed a police constable named Mr. Nwi and stole $28,000 as at then. Cloud of shame hovered above Doctor Ishola Oyenusi as he was casted before the law and found guilty then sentenced to death by firing squad.

Oyenusi confessed that he was not to die alone because he did not commit the crimes alone.

He vomited the names of other members of the gang which included: Joseph Osamedike, Ambrose Nwokobia, Joel Amamieye, Philip Ogbolumain, Ademola Adegbitan and Stephen Ndubuokwu.

Back then, public execution was the order of the day, so when Oyenusi was ushered to the popular Bar Beach in Lagos where he was to be executed, over 30,000 Nigerians were happily and excitedly waiting to see the man who had terrorized them get riddled by hot bullets. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

It was said that some civil servants even brought a coffin to the execution ground to mock the once mighty robber kingpin who was now nothing but a scapegoat whose breath would be exhausted in any moment.

Doctor Oyenusi execution
Ishola Oyenusi being led to the stake

Ishola Oyenusi’s Execution

Trucks carrying Oyenusi and his executors arrived at the execution ground around 10:am. Doctor Oyenusi, his gang members and one other criminal got down slowly.

People jeered and booed them, especially Oyenusi who they had really trooped out to watch die. Oyenusi donned a dark long-sleeve shirt and had his hands tied behind him.

He was sweating profusely but managed to smile all the way to the stakes. He kept smiling, smiling and smiling but could still not hide the agony and terror written boldly on his face.

Few minutes before he was shot, Oyenusi told journalists that he would not have ventured into armed robbery if his parents were capable of sending him to secondary school.

He also said, “I am dying for the offence I have committed“. Oyenusi and other criminals were fastened to the stakes. The soldiers lined in front of them and aimed their ever-ready guns. Some of the criminals yelled their last words of protest at the cameras. Then a loud voice let out the word “fire”! Oyenusi and other criminals’ bodies were sprayed with bullets.

That was the bitter end of Ishola Oyenusi who lived by the bullets and died by the bullets. The execution of Doctor Ishola Oyenusi sent the streets of Lagos deserted at night. Families locked themselves behind doors for the fear that some of Oyenusi’s boys might retaliate.

Ishola Oyenusi's execution
Doctor Ishola Oyenusi (circled) and his gang’s execution

This fear lasted long that even in 1977, the veteran movie director, Eddie Ugbomah, called for actors to play the role of Oyenusi in a movie he was about to produce titled “The Rise and Fall of Dr Oyenusi”, but no actor was brave enough to step forward to play the role.

They all feared that Oyenusi’s boys might show them pepper. Eddie Ugbomah had no choice than to play the role of Oyenusi himself. In the movie, he revealed the secrets of top Nigerian officials and military men backing Oyenusi and his gang by providing them money and weapons.

As expected, Eddie Ugbomah was threatened and later, his store was looted. He was told in a letter to stop shooting the movie and everything would be returned to him. But Eddie Ugbomah proved not to be a coward by eventually releasing the movie in 1977.

In recent times, a Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola, also released a movie (Oyenusi) detailing the life of Ishola Oyenusi, the most notorious Nigerian armed robber.

The name Ishola Oyenusi will forever be remembered in the history of crime in Nigeria.

 

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