Police Arraign Nigerian Extradite From UAE

The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned Abubakar Mohammed Aboki, a Nigerian national recently extradited from the United Arab Emirates, before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on a six-count charge bordering on Criminal Breach of Trust, Obtaining by False Pretence, Forgery, and Money Laundering.

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, in a statement said the arraignment, which took place on Tuesday, 1st July 2025, followed the conclusion of investigations into a high-profile transnational fraud case involving the sum of $307,500.

Aboki is alleged to have defrauded an international automobile dealer under the pretext of facilitating the shipment of luxury vehicles from Dubai to Nigeria.

According to police investigations, the suspect diverted the funds for personal use and issued a forged Bill of Lading to deceive the complainant.

Upon arraignment, the court ordered that Aboki be remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Service facility in Keffi, Nasarawa State, pending the hearing of his bail application slated for 17th July 2025.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun,reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to combating transnational crime through diligent investigations, strengthened international collaboration, and thorough prosecution.

The Force urged the public to remain assured of its resolve to uphold justice and enhance the integrity of Nigeria’s criminal justice system. OYO NEWS

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