Nigeria Police Force extradite suspect to UK over murder, drug trafficking charges

The Nigeria Police Force has extradited one Matthew Adebiyi to the United Kingdom over alleged involvement in murder and drug trafficking.

The extradition was facilitated through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja. The police said UK authorities requested the extradition in September 2024.

The request followed Adebiyi’s alleged involvement in the murder of Joshua Boadu on June 18, 2018.

He was also accused of supplying crack cocaine, a Class-A controlled drug, between October 2017 and March 2018 in the UK.

The police said Adebiyi fled to Nigeria after the alleged offences. He was arrested on January 23, 2025 by operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja.

The police said extradition proceedings were initiated at the Federal High Court in Lagos as the case was filed under suit number FHC/L/CS/416/2025.

On February 16, 2026, Justice A.O. Faji granted the application for his extradition in line with the Extradition Act.

The police said the suspect was handed over to UK law enforcement officials on April 14, 2026 at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.

IGP Olutunji Dis, said the force remains committed to international cooperation, adding that Nigeria will not serve as a safe haven for fugitives.