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In a major victory against transnational crime, the Nigeria Police Force has successfully deported a high-profile Chinese fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China.
According to Eko Hot Blog, this operation, a milestone in international policing, was a collaboration between the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja, INTERPOL NCB Beijing, and the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria.
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Mr. Dai, a notorious gang leader, was wanted for orchestrating violent organized crimes in China’s Guizhou Province. He fled the country in 2024 after the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County issued a warrant for his arrest. INTERPOL operatives in Nigeria tracked and arrested him in Abuja on August 8, 2025.
Following his arrest, the police deported him to Beijing on August 15, 2025, under a police-to-police cooperation framework.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, praised the successful operation. He emphasized that the operation sends a clear message to criminals worldwide: “Nigeria will not be a safe haven for fugitives.”
The force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, added that this highlights Nigeria’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and contributing to global security through effective law enforcement partnerships.
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