Nigeria Extradites Matthew Adebiyi to UK Over Alleged Murder and Drug Trafficking Case

A Nigerian national, Matthew Adebiyi, has been extradited to the United Kingdom over his alleged role in a murder case and involvement in drug trafficking, marking another instance of cross-border law enforcement cooperation.

The extradition process was coordinated through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, as PulseNets learned that UK authorities initially submitted a formal request in September 2024.

The request stemmed from Adebiyi’s alleged connection to the killing of Joshua Boadu, which reportedly occurred on June 18, 2018.

In addition to the murder allegation, PulseNets reported that the suspect is also accused of distributing crack cocaine, classified as a Class-A controlled substance, within the UK between October 2017 and March 2018.

Authorities disclosed that Adebiyi allegedly fled to Nigeria shortly after the incidents. He was subsequently apprehended on January 23, 2025, by operatives attached to INTERPOL NCB Abuja, as obtained by PulseNets.

Following his arrest, extradition proceedings were initiated at the Federal High Court in Lagos, with the matter filed under suit number FHC/L/CS/416/2025.

Judicial approval for the extradition was secured on February 16, 2026, when Justice A.O. Faji granted the application in accordance with the provisions of the Extradition Act, PulseNets learnt.

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Further findings told PulseNets that the suspect was formally handed over to UK law enforcement authorities on April 14, 2026, at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos.

Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Disu, reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s stance on international collaboration, stressing that the country will not be a refuge for individuals fleeing justice.