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Top 5 Criminals In Nigerian History by TheFACELESS133(m): 11:02pm On Jul 18, 2020
The Most Notorious Fraudsters, Looters, Criminals In Nigeria History | See The PEOPLE WHO RUINED THIS COUNTRY ���
Nigeria: the most populous black nation on earth is blessed and rich in minerals resources and endowment but it still remains the poverty capital of the world, according to world bank. The country just as blessed is riddled with corrupt practices that seem to be the order of the day and that has kept many from reaching their potential due to the uneven wealth distribution siphoned by the few in "power"
When talking about Hoodlums in Nigeria, eyebrows are continuously raised when common Nigerians are the only focus. This list combines it all, it'll be talking around both suspected Lawmakers, politicians, private individuals declared for different violations and also ordinary Nigerians that made names for themselves out of different acts of terror both in and out of the Country
1. Abiodun Egunjobi aka Godogodo – NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL

Abiodun Egunjobi, also known as Godogodo, had only one eye but he was one of the deadliest equipped thieves Nigeria ever had. Godogodo threatened Lagos and other Southwestern states for 14 years till he was arrested in 2013. Egunjobi who hailed from Ogun state is believed to have murdered more than 100 policemen and stolen millions in his criminal career. Godogodo was so cautious of his life within the coven of the underworld that his close allies never knew who he was till he was nabbed. Godogodo who rose from being a ghetto boy to the pioneer of a pack that resisted all reasons, struck with accuracy, slaughtered without benevolence and threatened Lagos and the south west with careless forsake
2. Tompolo – FRAUD SUSPECT

The Ex-Delta Militant is wanted in a case of scheme, illicit preoccupation of the entirety of N45.9 billion belonging to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. Since December 10th, 2015 Tompolo has been declared wanted for addressing by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and had denied to honor their invite claiming he was in court against the anti-corruption agency.

Tompolo directed the EFCC to former president Jonathan over the missing funds of 13bn meant for the creation of the Nigerian Maritim
e University (NMU) under the NIMASA agency
3. Ishola Oyenusi aka Doctor – NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL

Ishola Oyenusi was one of the first notorious armed robbers in Nigeria. He is renowned for his ruthlessness with many claiming the gangster even killed people for things as small as a stick of cigarettes. He is believed to have gotten into armed robbery in 1959 but the long arm of the law caught up with him and he was executed in 1971.Oyenusi started off as a medical doctor began his banditry career when his lover asked him for the sum of money. He was reported to have hijacked a car, killing the driver in the process and then selling for N400 which he gave to his woman. He operations never left any lives spared after he is done, He shook the whole of southwest after the biafra war in 1970.
4.GEN. Abdulsalami Abubakar – LOOTER

When World Bank released names of Nigerian looters, GEN. Abdulsalami Abubakar was not excluded. The Ex-President looted 1.31bn pounds, 2.33bn Swiss franc and 800M USD.

The Justice Chukwudifu Oputa Commission of inquiry probing human rights violations in the country was treated inn 2011 to amazing details of how the General Abdulsalami Abubakar regime allegedly pillaged the economy, siphoning several billions in both local and foreign currencies, including $40 million contributed by multinational companies for the late General Sani Abacha’s self-succession bid.

Former head of the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), Brigadier-General Ibrahim Sabo (rtd.) alleged that the primary aim of seizing power by military men was to steal money. He said that immediate past Head of State, “General Abubakar manifested high propensity of looking for money and grumbled loudly any time he did not get his wish.”
5. Lawrence Anini aka The Law – NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL

We have specially featured one of the biggest thieves to ever set foot in the country. His name is Lawrence Nomanyagbon Anini. You probably know him better as 'ANINI'. He is Nigeria's most notorious armed robber. He was popular for terrorizing the old Bendel State, especially its capital, Benin City in the 1980s. His escapades became quite unbearable and terrible that it became a national issue. He was so notorious and powerful that he had insiders within the Police hierarchy. A particular deputy superintendent of police was Anini's Police connect.[color=#000099][/color]

Re: Top 5 Criminals In Nigerian History by Olabode971(f): 2:22am On Jul 19, 2020
And here we are...

NoOneNigeria again!!!!

Re: Top 5 Criminals In Nigerian History by TheFACELESS133(m): 6:44am On Jul 19, 2020
There was never one Nigeria. Unity was just a play word

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