HOW ‘KILLABOI’ WAS ARRESTED IN QATAR, USING FAKE GUINEAN PASSPORT
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On Saturday, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) announced that it had 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 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.
Nnanyereugo is suspected to have murdered his girlfriend, 21-year-old Augusta Onuwabhagbe Osedion,on July 13, 2023 in his Oral Estate, Ajah home.
In October 2023, Killaboi was reportedly arrested in Sierra Leone, which was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, (then) SP Benjamain Hundeyin.
“We have initiated the extradition procedure to secure KillaBoi’s custody in Nigeria,” stated Hundeyin.
According to information obtained then, KillaBoi was apprehended on a Friday night at a Freetown nightclub. Prior to being apprehended, he had changed his name to Kanu Princeton Samuel, spent more than $25,000 on a Sierra Leonean passport, and attempted to make ends meet in the West African nation that is well-known for its white-sand beaches.
The deceased’s family had shared his picture on social media, which prompted a Sierra Leonean who recognised him to get in touch with well-known human rights attorney Femi Falana, SAN. Femi Falana, SAN, then notified the Lagos Police Command, which had previously issued a want list for the individual.
In a press statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, he said “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.”
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