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Nigeria Police Force Repatriates High-Profile Fugitive to China

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The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL, has successfully repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People's Republic of China. Qisheng, a notorious gang leader, was wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for orchestrating and leading violent organised crimes. He fled China in 2024 after a warrant for his arrest was issued, but was tracked down and apprehended in Abuja by operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja on August 8, 2025. Qisheng was subsequently repatriated to Beijing on August 15, 2025, through a collaborative effort between INTERPOL NCB Abuja, INTERPOL NCB Beijing, and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nigeria.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigeria Police Force, through INTERPOL, successfully repatriated high-profile fugitive Mr. Dai Qisheng to the People's Republic of China on August 15, 2025.
  • Qisheng, a notorious gang leader, was wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for orchestrating and leading violent organised crimes.
  • He fled China in 2024, after a warrant for his arrest was issued, and sought refuge in Nigeria, where he was apprehended by INTERPOL NCB Abuja operatives on August 8, 2025.
  • The operation demonstrates the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to fighting transnational organised crime and its resolve to ensure that no fugitive finds a safe haven within Nigeria.
  • The arrest and repatriation of Qisheng reflects the strength of international partnerships in addressing global crime networks.
  • INTERPOL NCB Abuja, INTERPOL NCB Beijing, and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nigeria coordinated the repatriation of Qisheng.
  • Inspector-General IGP Olukayode Egbetokun reassured the international community of the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to improving international alliances and leveraging intelligence-sharing and operational collaboration.

Statistics:

  • 1 fugitive repatriated to China: Mr. Dai Qisheng.
  • 1 country involved in the repatriation: People's Republic of China.
  • 1 province in China where Qisheng was wanted: Guizhou Province.
  • 2 dates mentioned in the operation: August 8, 2025 (apprehension in Abuja) and August 15, 2025 (repatriation to Beijing).

Sources:

  • Official statement by DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO, Nigeria Police Force.
  • Official statement by Inspector-General IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, Nigeria Police Force.
  • INTERPOL NCB Abuja.
  • INTERPOL NCB Beijing.
  • Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nigeria.

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