Nigerian man to be extradited to UK over murder and drug charges
Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi is set to be extradited to the United Kingdom following a ruling by the Federal High Court in Lagos. Justice Ayokunle Faji ordered the extradition after finding that all legal requirements under the Extradition Act were met. The court dismissed objections raised by Adebiyi's lawyer, including concerns about his health and the validity of the extradition treaty. The decision means Adebiyi will face trial in the UK for alleged murder and drug offences.
What happened
- The Federal High Court in Lagos ordered the extradition of Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom for trial over murder and drug-related offences.
- Justice Ayokunle Faji ruled that the Attorney-General of the Federation met all statutory requirements under the Extradition Act.
- The court dismissed arguments by Adebiyi's counsel, Olanrewaju Ajanaku, regarding fundamental rights and the absence of a valid extradition treaty.
- Health-related objections were rejected, as the medical report did not show Adebiyi was unfit to travel or receive treatment abroad.
- The court emphasised that extradition does not determine guilt and ordered Adebiyi's surrender to UK authorities.
