A Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates by the Nigeria Police Force.
According to a statement by the Police Force spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the extradition was carried out on Friday, May 23, with the assistance of INTERPOL NCB Abuja.
Adejobi noted that Muhammed was the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice issued by NCB Abuja following a detailed investigation into allegations of Obtaining Money by False Pretence, Forgery, and Money Laundering. The case stems from a complaint made in July 2023 by an international businessman based in Abuja, who alleged that Muhammed defrauded him while posing as a shipping agent.
“Investigations found that Muhammed misrepresented himself to the complainant, securing a deal to manage payments and the shipment of ten luxury vehicles, worth \$307,500.00, from the UAE to Nigeria using registered shipping companies. After gaining the complainant’s trust, Muhammed fraudulently received the full payment through a third-party FCMB account belonging to Anas Usaini, a resident of Kano, which was then used for money laundering operations in Dubai.”
Upon receiving the funds, the statement explained, Muhammed issued a forged bill of lading for the vehicles and subsequently became unreachable. Adejobi stated that the suspect was arrested in Dubai on April 15, 2025, and has now been extradited to Nigeria to face prosecution at the Federal High Court, representing a major step in the fight against cross-border financial crimes.
“The Nigeria Police Force, under the firm leadership of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, acknowledges the critical support of the Dubai Police, INTERPOL NCB Abu Dhabi, and the Nigerian Consulate General in Dubai in ensuring the extradition of Abubakar Aboki Muhammed and expresses its deep appreciation,” the statement read.
It further assured that the “NPF remains committed to working closely with international law enforcement bodies to identify and prosecute individuals engaged in cross-border fraud and criminal schemes.”
