The Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, also known as Killaboi, from Doha, Qatar, to Nigeria. He is set to face prosecution for the alleged murder of 21-year-old university student, Miss Augusta Onuwabhagbe.
The suspect, who had been declared wanted by the police in October 2023, arrived in Nigeria in the early hours of Saturday following coordinated efforts by the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Ministry of Justice, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, and Qatari judicial authorities.
A statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, and shared on X (formerly Twitter), stated that the extradition was the result of a petition filed by the deceased’s family through their legal representatives on September 29, 2024.
The matter was referred to INTERPOL NCB Abuja for investigation.
The police disclosed that Nnayereugo allegedly murdered Onuwabhagbe at his residence located at 24A Abiola Apooyi Street, Oral Estate, Ajah, Lagos, on July 13, 2023.
The victim was a first-class student of Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to the statement, after committing the crime, the suspect fled the country and released a video online, purporting to confess to the act, a move described by authorities as an attempt to mislead investigators.
He was declared wanted by the Lagos State Police Command on October 13, 2023, and an INTERPOL eed notice was subsequently issued.
He was later arrested in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on October 20, 2023 under a false identity, “Kanu Princeton Samuel,” but escaped during a prison break on November 26, 2023.
Further intelligence revealed that the fugitive moved across multiple regions, including West Africa, East Asia, and the Middle East, using forged identities.
He ultimately settled in Doha, Qatar, on January 24, 2025, under the name “Toure Abdoulaye,” using a fake Guinean passport to secure employment and remain undetected.
The statement read, “The Nigeria Police Force has successfully completed the extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, male, widely known as ‘Killaboi,’from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria.
“The fugitive, who had been on the run for the murder of Miss Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, was returned to the country in the early hours of today, Saturday, 19th April 2025, through the coordinated efforts with the Ministry of Justice, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Force Headquarters Abuja and the Qatari Judicial Authorities.
“The extradition followed a petition from the family of the deceased, submitted through their legal representatives dated 29th September 2024. The matter was assigned to INTERPOL NCB Abuja for investigation. Investigations revealed that the suspect, Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, murdered Miss Onuwabhagbe, 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 Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, while recognising the strength in the synergy amongst nations to curb trans-border crimes, commended the diligence of INTERPOL NCB Abuja and extended sincere 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.
“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.”
Earlier, in October 2023, The PUNCH had reported that the Lagos State Police Command declared Nnayereugo wanted for Onuwabhagbe’s death.
In a statement at the time, the state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, described the suspect as a 26-year-old man from Abia State, approximately 5’9” tall, dark in complexion, and fluent in English, Igbo, and Pidgin English.
“Following the exhaustion of all available options to bring him in, he is declared wanted. The suspect is 26 years old, approximately 5’9 ft tall and hails from Abia State. He is dark in complexion and speaks English, Igbo and pidgin English fluently. “If seen, please contact the nearest police station or call 0803 688 5727,” the statement read in part.
