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Lee Rigby killer 'seeking move to VIP jail in Nigeria'

One of the men who hacked Lee Rigby to death is reportedly trying to get moved to a 'cushy' jail in Nigeria.

Michael Adebowale is said to be desperate to get out of HMP Wakefield, where he is serving a life sentence.

The 37-year-old, who killed the Fusilier outside his barracks in Woolwich, South London, in 2013, is claimed to favour moving to Kirikiri prison in Africa.

According to The Sun , Adebowale has asked for advice on how to bring about a move.

In 2014 the UK and Nigeria reached an agreement which can see prisoners serve the end of their sentence there - but neither country are likely to sanction it going ahead in Adebowale's case.

Lee Rigby was murdered outside his South London barracks in 2013 (PA)

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Adebowale was born in the UK, but has Nigerian parents.

An insider told The Sun: "Michael hates Wakefield. It’s stuffed full of lags who see him as a top target."

Lee's mum Lyn said: "He should serve his sentence here and not try to exploit the law for a cushier life."

Adebowale is serving his sentence at HMP Wakefield (PA Archive/Press Association Images)

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The Nigerian prison reportedly has a VIP section, and can house up to 5,000 inmates.

HMP Wakefield, by comparison, is nicknamed "Monster Mansion" because it houses high profile murderers and sex offenders.

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