A Nigerian man, Matthew Adebiyi, has lost his bid to stop his extradition to the United Kingdom. Despite his lawyers arguing that he was too sick to travel and that his rights would be violated, a Lagos judge has ordered that he be handed over to UK police.
Adebiyi’s team tried to stop the move by claiming there was no valid treaty between Nigeria and the UK and that his health was poor.
Justice Faji dismissed these claims, stating that Nigerian law fully supports sending suspects to Commonwealth countries like the UK. He also noted that Adebiyi’s medical records didn't prove he was unfit to travel.
The court emphasized that this hearing wasn't about whether he is guilty or innocent, but simply whether he should be sent back to face trial where the alleged crimes happened.
Adebiyi will now be surrendered to the UK to face prosecution for alleged murder and drug trafficking.
