A Nigerian man wanted by Rhode Island authorities on charges of murder, child abuse, and fleeing prosecution has been added to the U.S. Marshals Service’s “15 Most Wanted” list.
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
According to the U.S. Marshals Service, Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, 48, faces charges of first-degree murder and two counts of causing serious bodily injury to a child.
The charges stem from an incident on April 3, 2017, when emergency responders in Providence found his 3-month-old son severely injured at a residence.
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The child was rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest and required resuscitation to regain a pulse.
Medical staff discovered 18 injuries in varying stages of healing, suggesting prolonged abuse.
These injuries included a skull fracture, subdural hematoma, severe brain trauma, and broken bones in the ribs, clavicle, legs, and arms.
Despite being placed on life support, the child tragically passed away six months later.
Olawusi was initially arrested on April 20, 2017, and charged with first-degree child abuse.
He was released the same day but fled shortly afterward. After the child’s death on October 31, 2017, the charge was upgraded to murder.
In November 2017, the Providence Police and Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office requested the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service to locate Olawusi. Investigations revealed that he left the U.S. on June 20, 2017, from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, using his Nigerian passport.
Authorities believe Olawusi may be receiving assistance from relatives in Nigeria and have expressed concern that he could pose 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 U.S. Marshals Service Director Ronald L. Davis. “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, also known as Olekun Olawusi, is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 185 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2 (926-8332) or through the USMS Tips App.
Established in 1983, the “15 Most Wanted” fugitive programme highlights some of the U.S.’s most dangerous and high-profile fugitives. These individuals often have extensive criminal backgrounds and pose a substantial threat to public safety. Fugitives on this list are usually deemed the “worst of the worst,” and may include murderers, sex offenders, major drug traffickers, organised crime figures, and high-profile financial criminals. Since its inception, the programme has led to the capture of over 250 fugitives.
The U.S. Marshals Service has a longstanding history of supporting law enforcement agencies in fugitive investigations. Working alongside federal, state, tribal, and local authorities, USMS-led fugitive task forces apprehended over 73,000 fugitives and resolved nearly 86,000 warrants in FY 2023.
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