{"id":23974,"date":"2023-10-23T16:54:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T16:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/sierra-leone-police-aids-extradition-of-nigerian-fugitive"},"modified":"2023-10-23T17:13:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T17:13:58","slug":"sierra-leone-police-aids-extradition-of-nigerian-fugitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/sierra-leone-police-aids-extradition-of-nigerian-fugitive","title":{"rendered":"Sierra Leone Police Aids Extradition of Nigerian Fugitive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>In a recent press release, Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has successfully apprehended a Nigerian national named Best Benjamin Nnanyereugo at Leads Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown, on Friday, October 20th, 2023, following a request from the National Central Bureau (NCB) of Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Best Benjamin Nnanyereugo, now in the custody of Sierra Leone authorities, is a wanted individual in Nigeria, where he is accused of a grave crime \u2013 the murder of his 21-year-old girlfriend, Augusta Onuwabhagbe Osedion. After the alleged crime, he managed to flee Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Responding swiftly to the NCB\u2019s request, the Sierra Leone Police, specifically through its Criminal Investigations Department (CID), detained the fugitive. This arrest signifies a critical step toward ensuring Nnanyereugo faces justice for the alleged homicide.<\/p>\n<p>In light of this apprehension, the Sierra Leone Police leadership has clarified that the National Central Bureau (NCB) of Sierra Leone is collaborating with the Attorney General\u2019s Office to facilitate Nnanyereugo\u2019s extradition to Nigeria. Upon extradition, he will be subject to the legal consequences of the alleged crime in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The capture of Best Benjamin Nnanyereugo underscores the significance of international cooperation among law enforcement agencies and emphasizes Sierra Leone Police\u2019s dedication to aiding in the apprehension of individuals accused of serious offenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\">Sierra-Leone<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. In a recent press release, Sierra Leone Police (SLP) has successfully apprehended a Nigerian national named Best Benjamin Nnanyereugo at Leads Hotel in Aberdeen, Freetown, on Friday, October 20th, 2023, following a request from the National Central Bureau (NCB) of Nigeria. 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