Nigeria Police Repatriates Wanted Chinese Gang Leader Arrested In Interpol Operation

AISHA ABUBAKAR 

The Nigeria Police Force has demonstrated capacity in a landmark operation through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja by arresting and successfully repatriating a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the decisive action, carried out in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Beijing and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, underscores the Force’s unyielding commitment to its fight against transnational organized crime.

This was disclosed by the Force Police Public Relations Officer, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, who confirmed the repatriation of the suspect to his country.

He explained that the suspect, Dai Qisheng, is a notorious gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for orchestrating and leading violent organized crimes, and then fled from his home country in 2024.

However, after a warrant for his arrest was issued by the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County. Determined to evade justice, he sought refuge in Nigeria.

The operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja tracked, surveilled, and apprehended the fugitive in Abuja on 8th August, 2025.

DCP Adejobi stated:”Following his arrest, the fugitive was repatriated on 15th August, 2025, to Beijing under the established framework of Police-to-Police cooperation, coordinated by INTERPOL”.

“This operation not only reaffirms the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to ensure that no fugitive finds a safe haven within Nigeria but also reflects the strength of international partnerships in addressing the increasingly complex threats of global crime networks.”

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM has reassured of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to continuously improve on international alliances, leveraging intelligence-sharing and operational collaboration to ensure that borders never become barriers to justice.

He emphasized that the arrest and repatriation of Dai Qisheng is a clear message to criminals worldwide that the Federal Republic of Nigeria will not be a hiding place for fugitives.