The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has successfully extradited a fugitive, Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi, to the United Kingdom to face charges of murder and drug trafficking.
The extradition followed a formal request by UK authorities in September 2024, seeking the suspect’s arrest and transfer over his alleged involvement in the murder of Joshua Boadu on June 18, 2018. Adebiyi allegedly fled to Nigeria after the incident to evade arrest.
He is also accused of participating in the supply of crack cocaine, a Class-A controlled substance, between October 2017 and March 2018 in the United Kingdom.
The suspect was arrested on January 23, 2025, by INTERPOL operatives in Abuja. Following his arrest, extradition proceedings were initiated at the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division.
On February 16, 2026, Justice A.O. Faji approved the extradition request in line with the Extradition Act, Cap E25, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
In compliance with the court’s ruling and after the execution of a surrender warrant, Adebiyi was formally handed over to UK law enforcement authorities on April 14, 2026, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening international collaboration and ensuring that the country does not serve as a safe haven for fugitives.
The police emphasized that the development underscores Nigeria’s dedication to global law enforcement cooperation in tackling transnational crimes.
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