History is full of stories that make us pause, rethink justice, and question the system meant to protect us. One such story is that of Boys Oyenusi — Nigeria’s youngest convicted criminal sentenced to death by hanging. His tale is as tragic as it is controversial, raising difficult questions about crime, punishment, and the value of a young life.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
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A Troubled Beginning
Nigeria in the late 1960s and early 1970s was a country reeling from civil war, poverty, and a rising wave of violent crimes. It was during this turbulent period that Ishola “Dr.” Oyenusi, infamously called Nigeria’s first “celebrity armed robber,” emerged. But tucked within this dark chapter is the little-known story of a teenage boy — just 15 years old — who followed in his footsteps and paid the ultimate price.
The young boy, whose name is rarely mentioned in official records, reportedly became part of Oyenusi’s gang. Desperate for survival, he was drawn into armed robbery, committing violent crimes alongside much older men…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
