Nigerian Fugitive Extradited from Dubai Over Multi-Million Naira Fraud
The Nigeria Police Force has extradited a Nigerian fugitive, Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, from the United Arab Emirates over alleged multi-million naira fraud.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The extradition was carried out through INTERPOL NCB Abuja, after a Red Notice was issued against Muhammed, who was wanted in connection with a case involving obtaining money by false pretence, forgery, and money laundering.
The case originated in July 2023, when an Abuja-based international businessman reported that he had been defrauded by Muhammed, who posed as a shipping agent.
Investigations revealed that Muhammed deceived the businessman into awarding him a contract to process payments and arrange the shipping of ten luxury vehicles, valued at \$307,500, from the UAE to Nigeria through authorized shipping firms.
Instead of fulfilling the contract, Muhammed reportedly received the full payment via a third-party account at FCMB under the name of Anas Usaini, a resident of Kano.
The funds were later laundered through various transactions in Dubai. Muhammed then issued a forged bill of lading and disappeared, cutting off all communication with the victim.
He was arrested in Dubai on April 15, 2025, and has now been extradited to Nigeria, where he will face charges at the Federal High Court.
The Nigeria Police Force expressed appreciation for the cooperation and support of the Dubai Police, INTERPOL NCB Abu Dhabi, and the Nigerian Consulate General in Dubai for their roles in ensuring Muhammed’s extradition.
