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US Authorities Place $25,000 Bounty On Fleeing Nigerian Man Wanted In Infant Abuse Case

A 48-year-old Nigerian man, Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, has been declared wanted by the United States authorities, with a $25,000 reward offered for information leading to his arrest.

Olawusi, who is believed to have fled to Nigeria, faces charges of first-degree murder and two counts of inflicting serious bodily injury to a child.

The charges stem from an April 3, 2017 incident in Providence, Rhode Island, where emergency personnel found Olawusi’s 3-month-old son in critical condition, bleeding from the mouth and nose.

The infant was transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest and required resuscitation to regain a pulse.

Hospital examinations revealed 18 injuries across the child’s body, in various stages of healing, suggesting long-term abuse.

Medical assessments identified a skull fracture, subdural hematoma, significant brain injury, and fractures to the child’s ribs, clavicle, legs, and arms.

In a statement, Don Freeman, Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal, urged anyone with information on Olawusi's whereabouts to come forward.

The infant was placed on life but died six months later.

However, Providence police arrested and charged Olawusi April 20, 2017, with first-degree child abuse.

He was released the same day and subsequently fled. The murder charge was added following the infant’s death Oct. 31, 2017.

Meanwhile, in November 2017, the Providence Police Department and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office requested the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) to locate Olawusi.

Subsequent investigation revealed that Olawusi had flown out of John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on June 20, 2017, using his Nigerian port.

Investigators believe Olawusi may be receiving assistance from family in Nigeria and that he could be a danger to other children.

“Mr. Olawusi is wanted for the abuse and murder of an innocent child, and has fled the country to avoid justice,” said Director Ronald L. Davis of the U.S. Marshals Service.

https://saharareporters.com/2024/11/12/us-authorities-place-25000-bounty-fleeing-nigerian-man-wanted-infant-abuse-case

Nigeria disgracing us almost everywere

Are you sure that the suspect is not having mental challenges? The fact that the victim was his own child makes the matter more surprising.

He uses Nigeria port to escaped. The man may be suffering with some mental problem.

This is time to cash out if you know where he is

Why kill your child..or is this a case of mental illness

So many details are missing in this story

Why would he harm a 3 months old child?

Was it a case of a domestic accident?

Also, abeg anybody whey know his whereabouts should pls let us work together. We can split the money…

Blitzking:
..or is this a case of mental illness

Dreal1247:
Are you sure that the suspect is not having mental challenges?

We need to stop attributing every BAD BEHAVIOR to mental illness. And only board certified and licensed professionals should diagnose mental health issues, not all of us with data and a smartphone.
Dude can be plain wicked. Dude might have been intentionally wicked to the child maybe to be with another lady who doesn’t want him + child. All that is about his behavior.

This vicious evil man must be found and extradited to the USA for prosecution and appropriate sentencing. This cannot be an issue with his mental health. If he has such issue, he’s not know how to flee to Nigeria.

fkj950ax:


We need to stop attributing every BAD BEHAVIOR to mental illness. And only board certified and licensed professionals should diagnose mental health issues, not all of us with data and a smartphone.
Dude can be plain wicked. Dude might have been intentionally wicked to the child maybe to be with another lady who doesn’t want him + child. All that is about his behavior.

Why will a guy kill his own child.

Evil man.

This is really insane. I don't want to believe the man is sane.

How will you molest your own child that bad? How? The man should be fished out and put away forever.

And if any of his family member is trying to help him hide, the person should be arrested and sent to jail too.

Leave am for me I go bring am soon

Omoawoke:
So many details are missing in this story

Why would he harm a 3 months old child?

Was it a case of a domestic accident?

Really confusing

The long arm of law and justice is longer than wherever you are.Just do the needful and turn yourself in.

Since 2007?

Arrest his cruel and despicable self . On the real USA may never find this guy again

madridguy:
He uses Nigeria port to escaped. The man may be suffering with some mental problem.

Mental problems but that he still have Nigerian port