The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday announced the repatriation of a high-profile fugitive, Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China.

According to the Force, the operation was carried out in collaboration with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL).

In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said Qisheng, “a notorious gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for orchestrating and leading violent organised crimes,” fled his country in 2024 after a warrant was issued for his arrest by the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County.

Adejobi explained that the fugitive, in a bid to escape justice, sought refuge in Nigeria.

However, operatives of INTERPOL, National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, tracked, monitored, and arrested him in Abuja on August 8, 2025.

“Following his arrest, the fugitive was repatriated on August 15, 2025, to Beijing under the established framework of police-to-police cooperation, coordinated by INTERPOL,” the Force spokesperson added.

He described the move as “a landmark operation” that demonstrates the Force’s commitment to tackling transnational organised crime.

The statement further noted, “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 Egbetokun, 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 emphasised 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.”

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