The Nigeria Police Force has successfully extradited Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, popularly known as Killaboi, from Doha, Qatar, back to Nigeria to face murder charges.
Police spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed that Killaboi—who had been on the run after allegedly killing 21-year-old Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe—was flown back to Nigeria early Saturday morning.
According to Adejobi, this international extradition was the result of a coordinated effort between the Ministry of Justice, INTERPOL, and authorities in Qatar. The process kicked off after Augusta’s family submitted a petition through their lawyers on September 29, 2024.
What Happened?
Killaboi was accused of murdering Augusta, a first-class student of Lead City University, Ibadan, at his home in Ajah, Lagos, on July 13, 2023. After committing the crime, he fled the country and later posted a supposed confession video online—a move police say was an attempt to mislead investigators.
He was declared wanted by Lagos police on October 13, 2023, and a Red Notice was issued by INTERPOL to track him worldwide.
A Run Across Continents
Killaboi was first tracked down in Freetown, Sierra Leone on October 20, 2023, using a fake name—Kanu Princeton Samuel. But he escaped during a prison break on November 26. From there, he continued running, using fake identities to travel across West Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East.
Eventually, he landed in Doha, Qatar on January 24, 2025, with a fake Guinean passport under the name Toure Abdoulaye. He managed to find illegal work and hide in plain sight—until INTERPOL used biometric data to confirm his identity. He was arrested in February 2025 by Qatari police.
Following an official request from Nigeria’s Ministry of Justice, Qatar approved his extradition, and he was returned to Nigeria to face charges.
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, praised the collaboration between Nigeria and international partners for making the extradition possible. He also reassured Nigerians that justice will be served.
“This is a win for justice and a reminder that no matter how far a suspect runs, they cannot hide forever,” he said.
