US places bounty of $25,000 on a fleeting Nigerian Man for the mu%der of his infant son
Wanted since 2017
The United States of America has placed a bounty of $25,000 for anyone who could provide information that could lead to the arrest of a fleeing Nigerian man who is facing trial for the alleged mu%der of his son.
In November 2017, the Providence Police Department and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office requested assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) to locate Olawusi. Using his Nigerian passport, investigators revealed that Olawusi left the United States from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on 20 June 2017.
In a statement from the Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal, Don Freeman, he said, “A man wanted in Rhode Island on charges of mu%der, inflicting serious bodily injury to a child and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution has been added to the U.S. Marshals Service 15 Most Wanted fugitives list with an up to $25,000 reward being offered for information leading to his arrest.
“Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, 48, was charged in Providence with first-degree murder and two counts of inflicting serious bodily injury to a child after Providence Police and Fire personnel found his three-month-old son bleeding from the mouth and nose at a residence on April 3, 2017.
“The child was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated to regain a pulse. An examination at the hospital noted 18 injuries at various stages of healing, indicating a pattern of long-term abuse. These injuries included a skull fracture, subdural hematoma, significant brain injury, and fractures of the child’s ribs, clavicle, legs and arms. He was placed on life support but died six months later.
“Providence police arrested and charged Olawusi on April 20, 2017, with first-degree child abuse. He was released the same day and subsequently fled. The mu%der charge was added following the infant’s death on October 31, 2017.”
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“Olawusi is wanted for the abuse and murder of an innocent child and has fled the country to avoid justice. We have placed Mr Olawusi on our 15 Most Wanted list due to the heinous crimes he’s committed and the threat he continues to pose to the public. The USMS will exhaust all resources necessary to bring him to justice for his family and the community.
“Olawusi, who uses the alias Olekun Olawusi, stands 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 185 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Information regarding his whereabouts may be reported to the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2 (926-8332) or via the USMS Tips App,”.
