Nigeria Police Force Successfully Extradites Fugitive from United Arab Emirates

Strategic Insights -

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the INTERPOL NCB Abuja, has achieved a significant success in the fight against transnational financial crime by extraditing a Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates. Muhammed, a suspect in a case of obtaining money by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering, was apprehended in Dubai on April 15, 2025, and has been extradited to Nigeria to face prosecution at the Federal High Court.

Key Takeaways:

  • The extradition marks a significant success in the ongoing fight against transnational financial crime, with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and international law enforcement agencies working together to pursue and bring to justice individuals who exploit and defraud citizens through cross-border criminal activities.
  • Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, a Nigerian fugitive, was subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice issued by NCB Abuja following an extensive investigation into the case of obtaining money by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering.
  • The case originated from a report filed in July 2023 by an Abuja-based international businessman who was allegedly defrauded by Muhammed under the guise of being a shipping agent.
  • Muhammed misrepresented himself to the complainant, securing a contract to facilitate payments and freight of ten high-end vehicles valued at $307,500.00 from the UAE to Nigeria.
  • He was apprehended in Dubai on April 15, 2025, and has been extradited to Nigeria to face prosecution at the Federal High Court.
  • The NPF recognizes the invaluable assistance of the Dubai Police, INTERPOL NCB Abu Dhabi, and the Nigerian Consulate General in Dubai in facilitating the extradition of Abubakar Aboki Muhammed.

Statistics:

  • The total value of the stolen vehicles is $307,500.00.
  • Muhammed was able to receive payment through a third-party account at FCMB belonging to Anas Usaini, a Kano resident, which was subsequently used for money laundering activities in Dubai.
  • The INTERPOL Red Notice issued by NCB Abuja has facilitated the extradition of the fugitive.

Sources:

  • A press statement by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Saturday in Abuja.
  • An Abuja-based international businessman report filed in July 2023.
  • INTERPOL NCB Abuja official press release.