The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Abuja, has successfully extradited Abubakar Aboki Muhammed, a Nigerian fugitive, from the United Arab Emirates to face charges of alleged fraud. According to a statement released by Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Muhammed's extradition was executed under an INTERPOL Red Notice issued by NCB Abuja. This action followed a thorough investigation into a case involving obtaining money by false pretenses, forgery, and money laundering.

The case originated from a complaint filed in July 2023 by an Abuja-based businessman who claimed to have been defrauded by Muhammed, who posed as a shipping agent. Investigations revealed that Muhammed misrepresented himself to the complainant, securing a contract to facilitate payments and freight of ten high-end vehicles, valued at $307,500.00, from the UAE to Nigeria via registered shipping companies.

After gaining the complainant's trust, Muhammed fraudulently received the full payment through a third-party account at FCMB belonging to Anas Usaini, a Kano resident. These funds were subsequently used for money laundering activities in Dubai. Following the payment, Muhammed provided the complainant with a forged bill of lading for the vehicles and then became uncontactable.

Muhammed was apprehended in Dubai on April 15, 2025. He has been extradited to Nigeria to face prosecution at the Federal High Court. Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun commended the Dubai Police, INTERPOL NCB Abu Dhabi, and the Nigerian Consulate General in Dubai for their assistance in facilitating the suspect's extradition. This extradition marks a significant achievement in the ongoing efforts to combat transnational financial crime.