The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, popularly known as Killaboi, from Doha, Qatar, back to Nigeria to face charges related to the alleged murder of 21-year-old Augusta Onuwabhagbe, a university student.
Nnayereugo, who was declared wanted in October 2023, arrived in Nigeria on the morning of Saturday, April 19, 2025. His return followed a joint operation involving the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Ministry of Justice, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, and Qatari legal authorities.
According to a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the extradition process began after Onuwabhagbe’s family filed a petition through their legal team on September 29, 2024. The case was handed over to INTERPOL NCB Abuja for a thorough investigation.
Investigators revealed that Nnayereugo allegedly killed Onuwabhagbe at his residence in Oral Estate, Ajah, Lagos, on July 13, 2023. The victim was a top-performing student at Lead City University in Ibadan, Oyo State. Following the incident, the suspect fled the country and later posted a video online, in which he seemingly confessed to the crime. Authorities believe this was a ploy to mislead law enforcement.
The Lagos State Police Command officially declared him wanted on October 13, 2023. An INTERPOL Red Notice was issued, and he was located and arrested in Freetown, Sierra Leone, under the alias “Kanu Princeton Samuel” on October 20, 2023. However, he managed to escape custody during a prison break on November 26, 2023.
Further intelligence revealed that Nnayereugo traveled across several countries in West Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East, using multiple forged identities. He ultimately settled in Doha on January 24, 2025, under the fake name “Toure Abdoulaye,” using a counterfeit Guinean passport to obtain employment and conceal his true identity.
INTERPOL NCB Abuja, working closely with their Doha counterparts and utilizing biometric verification, confirmed his identity. Qatari authorities arrested him in February 2025. The Nigerian Ministry of Justice subsequently submitted a formal extradition request, which was approved by Qatari judicial officials, leading to his return.
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, praised the international collaboration that made the extradition possible. He commended INTERPOL NCB Abuja, the Qatari government, INTERPOL Doha, the Nigerian Embassy in Qatar, and the Attorney-General of the Federation for their coordinated efforts.
The IGP reiterated the Police Force’s commitment to ensuring justice is served and emphasized the importance of global partnerships in addressing cross-border crimes.
Back in October 2023, The PUNCH reported that the Lagos State Police had declared Nnayereugo wanted for Onuwabhagbe’s murder. At the time, Lagos Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin described the suspect as a 26-year-old male from Abia State, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, dark-skinned, and fluent in English, Igbo, and Pidgin English.
The statement urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the nearest police station or call the designated emergency line.
