Nigeria Extradites Murder, Drug Trafficking Suspect to UK

Nigeria has extradited Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom, where he is alleged to be involved in the murder of Joshua Boadu on June 18, 2018, and drug trafficking activities, specifically supplying crack cocaine between October 2017 and March 2018. The Nigeria Police Force carried out the extradition following a formal request from UK authorities in September 2024.

Adebiyi was arrested on January 23, 2025, during an Interpol operation, and extradition proceedings were initiated subsequently. The federal high court in Lagos granted the extradition application on February 16, 2026.

After completing the legal process, Adebiyi was handed over to UK law enforcement officials on April 14, 2026, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Inspector General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to international cooperation in tackling crime, emphasizing that Nigeria will not serve as a safe haven for individuals fleeing justice.