The Nigeria Police Force has successfully extradited a high-profile fraud suspect, Abubakar Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates.
Muhammed, who had been on the run since 2023, was extradited to Nigeria on Friday, May 23, following his arrest in Dubai on April 15. His return was the result of a coordinated effort involving INTERPOL NCB Abuja, INTERPOL Abu Dhabi, Dubai Police, and the Nigerian Consulate General in Dubai.
According to police spokesman CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, Muhammed was the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice for allegedly defrauding an Abuja-based international businessman of $307,500. The suspect had posed as a shipping agent, promising to deliver luxury vehicles from the UAE to Nigeria.
Investigations revealed that Muhammed received the funds through a third-party FCMB account belonging to one Anas Usaini of Kano, and then laundered the money through operations in Dubai. He also issued a forged bill of lading before disappearing.
“Muhammed was arrested in Dubai on April 15 and has now been extradited to face prosecution at the Federal High Court,” Adejobi said. “This marks a major step in our fight against transnational financial crimes.”
