The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, also known as “Killaboi,” has been extradited from Doha, Qatar, back to Nigeria, where he faces serious allegations in connection with the killing of his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend, Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe.
The incident, which reportedly took place on July 13, 2023, at the suspect’s home in Ajah, Lagos, left many shocked after details began to emerge. Augusta, a first-class student of Lead City University in Ibadan, was said to have been killed at the residence located at 24A Abiola Apooyi Street, Oral Estate. Following the crime, Nnayereugo allegedly fled the country.
According to a police statement released on Saturday, April 19, 2025, the extradition was carried out thanks to a joint operation involving Nigeria’s Ministry of Justice, INTERPOL NCB Abuja, and authorities in Qatar. The case was initially brought to the police’s attention through a petition filed by the victim’s family on September 29, 2024. The case was then handed over to INTERPOL NCB Abuja for further investigation.
Investigators say Nnayereugo had posted a video online after fleeing, claiming responsibility for the murder. However, the authorities believe the video was a trick to confuse investigators and slow down the search.
He was declared wanted by the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department in October 2023. An INTERPOL Red Notice was issued shortly after, allowing police around the world to assist in his capture. He was first caught in Sierra Leone under the fake name “Kanu Princeton Samuel” but managed to escape during a prison break in November 2023.
Later investigations showed that Nnayereugo moved through several countries using fake identities. He eventually ended up in Doha on January 24, 2025, using a Guinean passport under the name “Toure Abdoulaye.” He reportedly got a job in Qatar and tried to stay hidden.
Thanks to global cooperation and the use of biometric tracking, authorities in Qatar were able to confirm his real identity in February 2025. He was arrested and, after an official request from the Nigerian government, was sent back to Nigeria.
Force spokesperson ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi noted that the successful return of the suspect was only possible through teamwork between Nigeria and international agencies. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, also praised the efforts of all involved parties, including the Qatari government, Nigerian embassy in Qatar, and INTERPOL officials from both countries.
