Killaboi’s written statement and interrogation video admitted in court
The Lagos State High Court has admitted into evidence the written statement and interrogation video of Benjamin Nnayereugo (also known as “Killaboi”) in his ongoing murder trial. Killaboi is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Augusta Onuwabhagbe, and was arrested and extradited from Qatar. The prosecution presented testimony from an investigating police officer and concluded the evidence of both the officer and the deceased’s mother, Mrs Cordelia Onuwabhagbe. The court has scheduled further proceedings and continues to hear testimonies regarding the circumstances of the alleged crime.
What happened
- The court admitted Killaboi’s written statement and a video of his interrogation as evidence.
- DSP Oderinde Gafar, an investigating police officer, testified about the arrest and extradition of Killaboi from Qatar.
- Mrs Cordelia Onuwabhagbe testified about her daughter’s relationship with Killaboi and events leading to her death.
- The court heard that Killaboi allegedly killed Augusta at his Ajah residence and fled Nigeria, leading to an international manhunt.
- The prosecution stated it has one more witness before closing its case, and the trial has been adjourned for continuation.
