Nigerian Court Orders Extradition of Adebiyi to UK

On [date not specified], the Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Ayokunle Olayinka Faji, ordered the extradition of Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom to face trial for alleged murder and drug-related offenses. The court ruled on suit number FHC/L/CS/416/2025, stating that the Attorney General of Nigeria had satisfied the statutory requirements under Nigeria's Extradition Act.

The extradition request was made following a formal demand from UK authorities, who sought Adebiyi in connection with two criminal complaints involving homicide and narcotic offenses, supported by an authentic arrest warrant issued by a magistrate court in Croydon, UK. Adebiyi's counsel argued against the extradition, citing violations of constitutional rights and health grounds, but Justice Faji dismissed these objections, emphasizing that the extradition process does not determine guilt and that Nigeria must honor its international obligations.