Mrs. Cordelia Okonye, the bereaved mother of the late Augusta Onuwabhagbe, has finally broken her silence following the recent extradition of her daughter’s alleged murderer, Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, widely known by his nickname Killaboi, back to Nigeria. Her heartfelt reaction to the development has drawn emotional responses from Nigerians online as many sympathize with the pain and long-sought hope for justice of a grieving mother.
For those who may not recall, Killaboi had been declared wanted in 2023 after allegedly taking the life of his 21-year-old girlfriend, Augusta, at his residence in the Ajah area of Lagos State. The incident, which took place on July 13, 2023, shocked the nation, with many calling for his immediate arrest and justice for the young, promising woman, who was a first-class student of Lead City University, Ibadan.
Since then, Killaboi had evaded capture, allegedly fleeing Nigeria shortly after committing the crime. His escape sparked a months-long international manhunt involving Nigerian law enforcement agencies and global security organizations. After being tracked across several countries while using a fake identity, he was eventually located and apprehended in Doha, Qatar. On Saturday, April 19, 2025, he was successfully extradited back to Nigeria in collaboration with INTERPOL, marking a crucial milestone in the pursuit of justice for Augusta.
Reacting to this long-awaited development, Mrs. Cordelia Okonye took to her official Facebook page to express her emotions, revealing both her relief and unshaken faith in divine justice. In a post filled with hope, strength, and deep spirituality, she wrote:
“YOUR VICTORY IS SURE WHEN GOD IS INVOLVED, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE INNOCENT AND OF A PURE HEART. You will surely testify!”
Her message, which has since garnered widespread attention and reactions from both sympathizers and advocates for justice on social media, reflects the profound pain and resilience of a mother who has waited nearly two years for accountability and closure after the brutal loss of her beloved daughter.
Details from police records revealed that [b]Augusta Onuwabhagbe, who was admired for her brilliance and beauty, was allegedly murdered inside Killaboi’s apartment, after which he absconded and remained a fugitive until his recent capture. The entire ordeal has remained one of the most disturbing murder cases in recent memory, igniting calls for police reform, stricter justice processes, and support for families of victims of violent crimes.[/b]
In a statement released shortly after the extradition, the [b]Nigerian Police Force confirmed that Benjamin Best Nnayereugo would face the full weight of the law upon his return to Nigeria. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, personally assured the public that justice would be served without delay, emphasizing the Force’s unwavering commitment to upholding justice and protecting the rights of all citizens, regardless of social standing.[/b]
The development has since reignited conversations about violence against women in Nigeria, the importance of international cooperation in law enforcement, and the urgent need to continue fighting for justice on behalf of victims whose voices have been silenced by violence.
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