Nigerian police extradite suspect to UK over murder and drugs
The Nigeria Police Force has extradited Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi to the United Kingdom for alleged murder and drug trafficking. According to the Force, the extradition followed a formal request by UK authorities and was coordinated through INTERPOL. Adebiyi is accused of involvement in the murder of Joshua Boadu and supplying crack cocaine in the UK. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to international law enforcement cooperation.
What we know
- UK authorities requested the extradition of Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi in September 2024.
- Adebiyi was wanted for the alleged murder of Joshua Boadu on June 18, 2018, and for supplying crack cocaine between October 2017 and March 2018.
- The suspect was arrested on 23rd January 2025 by INTERPOL NCB Abuja.
- The Federal High Court, Lagos, granted the extradition application on February 16, 2026.
- Adebiyi was handed over to UK officials on 14th April 2026 at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
