A Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, has been successfully extradited from the United Arab Emirates by the Nigeria Police Force following investigations into a case of obtaining money by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering.
According to a statement from the Force Headquarters signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muhammed was the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice issued by the National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja.
The statement revealed that the case originated from a report filed in July 2023 by an Abuja-based international businessman who was defrauded by Muhammed, who posed as a shipping agent. Investigations uncovered that Muhammed misrepresented himself to secure a contract for the payment and shipment of ten high-end vehicles, valued at $307,500.00, from the UAE to Nigeria via registered shipping companies.
“After establishing trust, Muhammed fraudulently received the full payment through a third-party account at FCMB belonging to one Anas Usaini, a resident of Kano, which was subsequently used for money laundering activities in Dubai,” the statement read.
It further stated that upon receipt of the funds, Muhammed issued a forged bill of lading to the complainant and then became uncontactable. He was arrested in Dubai on April 15, 2025, and extradited to Nigeria on May 23, 2025, to face prosecution at the Federal High Court.
The successful extradition marks a significant milestone in the Nigeria Police Force’s ongoing efforts to combat transnational financial crimes.
