Federal High Court (Extradition Proceedings) Rules, 2015

1.

The objectives of these Rules are to -

(a) ensure clarity of extradition proceedings;

(b) set out in detail the requirements for specific Orders; and

(c) minimise the time spent during extradition proceedings as a result of interlocutory applications, undue adjournments and other causes of delay.

1.

These Rules shall apply to all extradition proceedings under the Extradition Act, CAP E25, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, save to the extent and as may otherwise be directed by the Chief Judge.

1.

Upon receipt of information that a fugitive is in Nigeria, suspected to be in or on his way into Nigeria, a Judge may issue a provisional arrest warrant under section 8 of the Act, to bring the fugitive before the Court.

2.

Before issuing a provisional warrant of arrest upon information, a Judge shall consider whether -

(a) the alleged offence is an extraditable offence; and

(b) there is sufficient evidence or information to justify the issuance of a warrant of arrest.

3.

The provisional warrant of arrest shall direct that the fugitive shall be brought before the issuing Judge within 48 hours of effecting the arrest or such longer period as the Court may deem reasonable.

1.

Where a fugitive is brought before the Court after arrest under a provisional arrest warrant pursuant to Order III of these Rules, the Court shall-