The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has extradited a fugitive, Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi, to the United Kingdom to face prosecution over alleged murder and drug trafficking offences.
The extradition was carried out through the National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja of the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), following a formal request from authorities in the United Kingdom for his arrest and transfer.
According to the police, Adebiyi is wanted by UK law enforcement agencies for his alleged involvement in a murder case that occurred in 2018, as well as other drug-related offences. Investigations revealed that the suspect fled to Nigeria after the incidents and had since been evading arrest.
Acting on intelligence and the international arrest request, INTERPOL NCB Abuja collaborated with relevant security agencies to track, arrest, and process the suspect for extradition in line with established legal procedures.
Police authorities said the extradition underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international policing cooperation and ensuring that fugitives do not find safe haven within its borders.
Adebiyi has since been handed over to UK law enforcement officials, where he will stand trial for the offences for which he is wanted.
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