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Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by chopnaira(op): 10:23pm On Apr 17

The United Kingdom (UK) Metropolitan Police say their records identify the Nigerian man recently extradited to the country over murder allegations as “Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi.”

In an email response sent to TheCable on Friday evening, the UK police confirmed that the suspect’s name is “Chukuemeka”, corroborating the earlier statement published by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

“Hello, Our records show it as Matthew Chukuemeka ADEBIYI. Thanks,” UK Metropolitan police wrote in the mail to TheCable.

On Thursday, many Nigerians on X accused the NPF of “ethnic bigotry” after it released a statement that included “Chukuemeka” in the suspect’s name.

In the statement, the NPF identified the suspect as “Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi”.

Many of those who commented on the police statement alleged that the police included the name to identify the suspect as someone from the south-east geopolitical zone.

The NPF had on Thursday announced that Adebiyi has been extradited to the UK to face charges on alleged murder and drug trafficking.

Anthony Placid, the force spokesperson, said Adebiyi was arrested on January 23, 2025, by operatives of the INTERPOL’s national central bureau (NCB) in Abuja.

Placid said the UK authorities requested the extradition of the suspect in September 2024 over his “alleged involvement in the murder of one Joshua Boadu on 18th June 2018”.

The force spokesperson said Adebiyi fled to Nigeria to evade arrest after the alleged involvement in the murder.

In November 2025, a federal high court in Lagos ordered his extradition to the UK to face trial over allegations.

https://www.thecable.ng/our-records-show-murder-suspect-as-matthew-chukuemeka-adebiyi-say-uk-police/

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by chopnaira(op): 10:27pm On Apr 17

Questions have been raised about the travel document used in the extradition of Matthew Chukwuemeka Adebiyi.

I want to clarify the facts to ensure accuracy.

The document in question is a valid Emergency British Passport. This standard temporary travel document, valid for up to six months, is issued worldwide to support lawful extradition when a regular passport is not available.

This practice is neither unusual nor suspicious. It is recognized internationally.

Labeling an official document used in a court-sanctioned, INTERPOL-facilitated extradition as "doctored" is not only inaccurate but also undermines the integrity of a legitimate legal process.

The Federal High Court of Lagos granted the extradition order. Nigerian authorities executed a surrender warrant. UK law enforcement received the suspect at Murtala Mohammed International Airport.

The leadership of the Force welcomes questions, but will not tolerate misinformation.

Aliyu Giwa

Nigeria Police Force New Media Officer

https://x.com/aleeygiwa/status/2045214079107875262?s=20

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by HacheNoire: 10:49pm On Apr 17

He is not a Nigerian but British citizen!

Why accord him with every right WITHOUT exceptions and still call him a Nigerian?

If he had a break through on teleportation, would you call him a Nigerian?

I will be filing a lawsuit against the British government for defamation of National image!

What an insult!

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by franchasng: 11:06pm On Apr 17

"ADEBIYI" is his surname, that means his Yoruba father probably married an Igbo lady or decided to name him "Chukwuemeka" an Igbo name for reasons best known to his Yoruba father alone undecided

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by maysimsimple(m): 11:49pm On Apr 17

Can someone tells me why the passport is issued in 2026 and it will expires in 2026?

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by henrybomb(m): 4:41am On Apr 18

maysimsimple:
Can someone tells me why the passport is issued in 2026 and it will expires in 2026?

Read the news all over again

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by maysimsimple(m): 4:56am On Apr 18

Which news? Look the photo of the passport attached and see what I asked about

henrybomb:
Read the news all over again

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by Mynd44(mod): 6:33am On Apr 18

maysimsimple:
Which news? Look the photo of the passport attached and see what I asked about

Read the news again.

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by Sofistcatdmoron: 6:38am On Apr 18

he a rugged yoru-igbo man from abagana grin

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by RichDad1(m): 6:38am On Apr 18

So where are those town criers?

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by Eraddray(m): 6:38am On Apr 18

Some fools were on Twitter fighting hard because of chukwuemeka in the name...they believe something doesn't add up with the name combination...to them, maybe NPF cook some name to just extradite the guy

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by glimpse(f): 6:41am On Apr 18

maysimsimple:
Can someone tells me why the passport is issued in 2026 and it will expires in 2026?

Go and read

It is a temporary British passport that last for only 6 months.

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by Eraddray(m): 6:41am On Apr 18*

The crime was committed in 2018... So his old picture was use for the emergency passport to take him back

maysimsimple:
Which news? Look the photo of the passport attached and see what I asked about

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by empron(m): 6:42am On Apr 18

maysimsimple:
Which news? Look the photo of the passport attached and see what I asked about

Relax and read the news again,you will definitely get it.

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by givedemwotowoto: 6:45am On Apr 18

It’s possible his middle name was adopted because I haven’t seen an Igbo man misspell Chukwuemeka as Chukuemeka to the point of having it on their international passport.

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by AdolfHitlerxXx: 6:46am On Apr 18

This thing will pain 5PaCenters even more.

Buhari will be issued Yellow Card for Afterlife He described them so well grin

Baba Weyrey ! grin

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by Sirleo05: 6:48am On Apr 18

so, which is it ? Adebiyi or Chukwu ? will I also say that both parents have failed on his upbringing. I also blame the British government for denying their own when it comes to crime, but will rush to claim someone when they are doing well for them.

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by ARISHEM: 6:49am On Apr 18

2 intolerant mocking tribes will not know how to mock and insult the other.

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by kingthreat(m): 6:55am On Apr 18

givedemwotowoto:
If the Igbo name was given to him by an Igbo person, it would’ve been spelled correctly as Chukwuemeka not Chukuemeka

Why didn't you complain when Lukman is spelt as Lookman?

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by Newyorkitis(m): 6:57am On Apr 18

We welcome questions but will not tolerate misinformation. This is crystal clear!

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by zinaunreal(m): 7:01am On Apr 18

What manner of remix is this one 😆
Chukwuemeka wetin?

When a British citizen commits a crime they should tag him as pure British because the environment that influenced his criminality is British

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by ebuk4real(m): 7:03am On Apr 18

Remember to come back to edit when your lies are busted today. Shameless APC bigot moles

Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by Parachoko: 7:13am On Apr 18

Obi people don dey wail and abuse the NPF, let's see if they will abuse the Metropolitan police

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by jmoore(m): 7:14am On Apr 18

Adebiyi is his surname. He's probably from Tinubu's village.

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by AbosedeFalade(f): 7:15am On Apr 18*

I wonder why some people are tearing themselves apart because of mere name.

He is from my partner's community in Ogun State. Both his father and mother are also from Ogun State. His parents added chukwuemeka as part of his name because of the love they have for Chukwuemeka Ojukwu in particular and Igbo people in general.

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Re: Our Records Show Murder Suspect As ‘Matthew Chukuemeka Adebiyi’ - UK Police by SonOfWords(m): 7:17am On Apr 18

Eraddray:
Some fools were on Twitter fighting hard because of chukwuemeka in the name...they believe something doesn't add up with the name combination...to them, maybe NPF cook some name to just extradite the guy

Finally, e come be say na collabo o !

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