Killer Boyfriend “Killaboi” Extradited to Nigeria Over Murder of First-Class Student
In a major breakthrough for justice, Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, widely known as “Killaboi,” has been extradited to Nigeria to face trial for the brutal murder of 21-year-old Augusta Onuwabhagbe, a first-class student of Lead City University. His return marks a critical step in a case that has gripped the nation since July 2023, when Augusta was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in a horrific act of violence.
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The gruesome details of Augusta’s murder sent shockwaves across Nigeria, with social media and student communities demanding justice. Reports indicate that Killaboi fled Nigeria immediately after the crime, sparking an international manhunt.
Authorities revealed that Killaboi first escaped to Sierra Leone, where he narrowly avoided capture before disappearing again. His trail eventually led to Doha, Qatar, where—after months of coordination between the Nigerian Police Force, INTERPOL, and Qatari authorities—he was finally apprehended.
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On Thursday, April 18, 2025, the Nigerian Police confirmed his extradition, announcing that the suspect is now in custody and will face prosecution.
Augusta’s tragic death became a rallying cry against gender-based violence, with many Nigerians demanding stricter laws and better protection for women. Her case also highlighted gaps in cross-border crime enforcement, making Killaboi’s extradition a significant victory for Nigerian justice.
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