Mighty Joe | |
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Isiaka Busari | |
Born | 1936 Lagos, Lagos State |
Died | June 6, 1973 | (aged 36–37)
Cause of death | Executed by firing squad |
Citizenship | Nigerian |
Occupation | Armed robber |
Years active | 1971 — 1973 |
Employer | Dr. Ishola |
Opponent | Nigerian Government |
Criminal status | Executed |
Criminal charge | |
Penalty | Death |
Partner(s) |
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Comments | "May God bless everybody, both my friends and enemies. Tell my wife, my mother and my in-law to keep fit." |
Details | |
Span of crimes | 1971–1973 |
Country | Nigeria |
State(s) | Lagos State |
Location(s) | |
Date apprehended | 1973 |
Isiaka Busari, known predominantly as Mighty Joe, was a Nigerian bandit. He was the sidekick to Ishola Oyenusi. After the death of Oyenusi, Mighty Joe took charge of the gang, mostly terrorizing the south western part of Nigeria. He was executed by firing squad in 1973.[1][2][3]
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