The Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, commonly referred to as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar, to Nigeria.
Killaboi, who was evading capture for the murder of Augusta Onuwabhagbe, was brought back to Nigeria early Saturday morning due to the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Justice, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, and the Qatari judicial authorities.
This extradition was initiated following a petition filed by the deceased’s family through their legal representatives on September 29, 2024.
In a statement from Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, it was noted that the case was assigned to INTERPOL NCB Abuja, which led to investigations confirming that the suspect had murdered Onuwabhagbe, a 21-year-old first-class student at Lead City University, Ibadan, at his residence on July 13, 2023. After the murder, he fled Nigeria and subsequently released an online video allegedly confessing to the crime, which was a deceptive tactic to mislead investigators.
Following his classification as wanted by the NPF Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on October 13, 2023, an INTERPOL Red Notice was issued for his worldwide capture.
The statement said “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 Freetown.
“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 Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, while recognising the strength in the synergy amongst nations to curb trans-border crimes, commended the diligence of INTERPOL NCB Abuja.
He extended appreciation to the 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.
The Inspector-General of Police 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.