The Nigeria Police Force has extradited a fugitive, Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi, to the United Kingdom to face charges of murder and drug trafficking.
The extradition, carried out through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau Abuja, followed a formal request by UK authorities in September 2024 for the suspect’s arrest and transfer.
According to a statement issued on April 16, 2026, by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, Adebiyi is accused of involvement in the murder of one Joshua Boadu on June 18, 2018, before fleeing to Nigeria.
He is also alleged to have participated in the supply of crack cocaine, a Class-A controlled substance, between October 2017 and March 2018 in the UK. Continue Reading…
Police said the suspect was arrested on January 23, 2025, by INTERPOL operatives in Abuja, after which extradition proceedings commenced at the Federal High Court, Lagos Division.
“On 16th February 2026, Honourable Justice A.O. Faji granted the application for his extradition in accordance with the Extradition Act,” the statement noted.
Following the court order and completion of legal processes, the suspect was handed over to UK law enforcement officials on April 14, 2026, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to international collaboration in tackling transnational crime.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to strengthening international police cooperation and ensuring that Nigeria does not serve as a safe haven for fugitives,” Disu stated.
He emphasised that the operation reflects Nigeria’s resolve to work with global partners in bringing criminal suspects to justice. Continue Reading…
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