In a major breakthrough against transnational organized crime, the Nigeria Police Force has successfully repatriated a high-profile Chinese fugitive, Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China.
Spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this to newsmen, said the operation, coordinated through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, was executed in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Beijing and the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, marking a milestone in international policing cooperation.
He mentioned that Dai, a notorious gang leader wanted for orchestrating violent organized crimes in Guizhou Province, fled China in 2024 after an arrest warrant was issued by the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County. He had been on the run until INTERPOL operatives in Nigeria tracked and arrested him in Abuja on August 8, 2025.
Adejobi added that following his arrest, the fugitive was repatriated to Beijing on August 15, 2025, under a police-to-police cooperation framework facilitated by INTERPOL.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, hailed the successful operation as a testament to the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering commitment to global security and justice.
“This operation sends a clear message to criminals worldwide: Nigeria will not be a safe haven for fugitives,” the IGP was quoted as saying
He emphasized the importance of intelligence-sharing, operational collaboration, and strong international alliances in combating modern transnational crime networks.
Adejobi added that the operation highlights Nigeria’s resolve to uphold the rule of law and contribute meaningfully to global security through effective law enforcement partnerships.
