Shortly after Nigeria became an independent nation in 1960, armed robbery became a big problem. The nightmare continued for decades, leaving behind a long list of victims, and myths. Neusroom revisits this period in Nigeria’s history, hoping to help readers understand that era; present new perspectives and interrogate some myths.

The revelations from the month-long endeavours are laid bare in this series.

Episode 1: Abiodun ‘Godogodo’ Egunjobi – the one-eyed monstrous bandit who terrorised Southwest for over a decade

9th April 2021

Episode 2: Babatunde ‘Baba Oni Lace’ Folorunso – the bandit getaway driver who made Nigerians stop wearing lace

10th April 2021

Episode 3: Ishola Oyenusi: The notorious robber who boasted to police he would escape before execution

11th April 2021

Episode 4: Isiaka ‘Mighty Joe’ Busari – the ‘Strongman of Idi Oro’ whose execution still generates controversy

12th April 2021

Episode 5: Kayode Williams – the former armed robber championing prison reforms

13th April 2021

Episode 6: Lawrence Anini – the 26-year-old notorious robber who terrorized Nigeria

14th April 2021

Episode 7: Shina Rambo – The robbery kingpin who vanished in 1992 and resurfaced as a preacher years after

15th April 2021