The Nigeria Police have successfully extradited Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom to face charges related to murder and drug trafficking. This followed a formal request by UK authorities in September 2024 to locate, arrest, and extradite Adebiyi over his alleged involvement in the murder of Joshua Boadu on 18th June 2018. Adebiyi was also alleged to have been involved in the supply of crack cocaine between October 2017 and March 2018 in the UK.
The extradition process began after Adebiyi's arrest on 23rd January 2025 by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja. Extradition proceedings were initiated at the Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, and on 16th February 2026, Justice A.O. Faji granted the application for his extradition. Adebiyi was formally handed over to UK law enforcement officials on 14th April 2026 at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening international police cooperation and ensuring that Nigeria does not serve as a safe haven for fugitives. The extradition of Adebiyi is a significant development in the case, and it demonstrates the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating crime.
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