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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The Police authorities in Sierra Leone have arrested a Nigerian, Benjamin Nnanyerugo, also known as Killaboi, who was declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly killing his girlfriend.
The Lagos State Police Command had on October 11, declared Nnanyereugo wanted for killing his girlfriend, Augusta Osedion.
In a statement, the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, had said Nnanyereugo was suspected to have murdered the 21-year-old lady on July 13, 2023, at his Oral Estate residence in Ajah area of the state.
“Following the exhaustion of all available options to bring him in, he is declared wanted.
“The suspect is 26 years old, approximately 5’9 ft tall and hails from Abia State. He is dark in complexion and speaks English, Igbo and pidgin English fluently.
“If seen, please contact the nearest police station or call 0803 688 5727,” Hundeyin’s statement read.
Giving an update on Saturday, Hundeyin confirmed that Nnanyereugo was apprehended by the Sierra Leone Police Force.
“He was arrested by the Sierra Leone Police Force and we are working on extraditing him to Nigeria,” he said.