- Safiu Kehinde
The Nigeria Police Force has completed the extradition of Benjamin Nnayereugo, known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria over murder of girlfriend, Augusta Onuwabhagbe.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Force spokeperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to the statement, Killaboi arrived at the country earlier today following the completion of his extradition processed by the Ministry of Justice, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in collaboration with the Qatari Judicial Authorities.
The fugitive had reportedly been on the run since the murder of Augusta.
His extradition, according to Adejobi, followed a petition from the family of the deceased, submitted through their legal representatives dated 29th September 2024.
The Police spokesperson recounted Killaboi’s extradition process following the petition.
“The matter was assigned to INTERPOL NCB Abuja for investigation.
“Investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly murdered Augusta, a 21-year-old first-class student of Lead City University, Ibadan, at his residence located at No. 24A Abiola Apooyi Street, Oral Estate, Ajah, Lagos, on 13th July 2023.
“After committing the crime, he fled Nigeria and later released an online video purporting to confess to the act, a deceptive strategy to derail investigative efforts.
“Following his declaration as wanted by the NPF Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on 13th October 2023, an INTERPOL Red Notice was issued for his global apprehension.
“He was initially arrested in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on 20th October 2023 under the false identity “KANU PRINCETON SAMUEL,” but escaped custody during a prison break on 26th November 2023 in Feeetown.
“Further intelligence gathering revealed that the suspect continued to evade law enforcement, traversing multiple regions including West Africa, East Asia and the Middle East, under forged identities before eventually relocating to Doha, Qatar on 24th January, 2025.
“Operating under the alias “TOURE ABDOULAYE” with a fraudulent Guinean passport, he secured illegal employment and concealed his identity.
“Through robust international cooperation and the use of advanced biometrics, INTERPOL NCB Abuja, in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Doha, confirmed his identity, leading to his arrest by Qatari authorities in February 2025. An official extradition request, processed via the Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja, was subsequently approved by the Qatari judicial authorities, resulting in his repatriation to Nigeria.” The Police spokesperson wrote.
According to the statement, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, while recognising
the strength in the synergy amongst nations to curb trans-border crimes, commended the diligence of INTERPOL NCB Abuja.
The IGP also extended his appreciation to the Honorable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Government of Qatar, INTERPOL NCB Doha, and the Nigerian Embassy in Qatar for their invaluable collaboration in securing the fugitive’s return.
Egbetokun further assured the general public of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to ensuring that the suspect faces diligent prosecution, as part of the NPF’s dedication to justice and the safety of all Nigerians.