Shocking footage shows jailed gangsters filming themselves with firearm and boasting about crime
A violent gang from south London who filmed themselves waving guns and bragged about their crimes online have been locked up for a combined total of over 40 years. The six members of the “WoolyO” gang, aged between 18 and 28, were involved in a long-running feud with rivals that played out through social media posts and drill music videos.
Their criminal activities came crashing down after an incident in November 2023 when they robbed three men at gunpoint in Aveley, Essex. What was supposed to be a phone sale turned into a £4,000 robbery, with one victim being pistol-whipped so hard the gun’s magazine fell out.
Police later arrested 19-year-old Bryan Aidoo near the scene, who gave the questionable excuse that he was just “cleaning his shoes.” Officers found him carrying a zombie knife, and his phone contained incriminating footage of the gang handling firearms and references to shootings. This evidence helped link the group to two separate shootings in London, including one where a man was shot in the arm.
After a thorough investigation by Essex Police and the Met, all six gang members were rounded up. Four admitted their guilt, while two – Dafe Orogun (22) and Karan Singh (19) – tried to lie their way out of trouble but were convicted after trial.
The sentences handed down reflect the seriousness of their crimes, with Orogun getting 15 years and Singh receiving 9 years behind bars. The other four members received sentences ranging from 4 to 5 years.
The detective leading the case made it clear that carrying guns and glorifying violence comes with serious consequences. “These men thought they could live some sort of gangster fantasy,” he said, “but instead they’ve traded their designer clothes for prison uniforms.”
This case shows how social media boasting can come back to haunt criminals, with their own videos and posts helping to put them away for years. While they may have thought they were untouchable, the lengthy prison sentences prove otherwise.
