The Nigeria Police have repatriated a notorious Chinese fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China after his arrest in Abuja.
Qisheng, a gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for orchestrating violent organised crimes, fled his country in 2024 after the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County issued a warrant for his arrest.
He sought refuge in Nigeria until operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau Abuja tracked, surveilled, and apprehended him in the Federal Capital Territory on August 8, 2025.
In a statement on Sunday by the Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi said the fugitive was repatriated to Beijing on August 15, 2025, under the framework of police-to-police cooperation coordinated by INTERPOL.
“The Nigeria Police Force, in a landmark operation executed through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau Abuja, has successfully repatriated a high-profile fugitive, Mr. Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China. This 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 organised crime.
“Dai Qisheng, a notorious gang leader wanted in Guizhou Province, China, for orchestrating and leading violent organised crimes, fled his home country in 2024 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.
“Operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja tracked, surveilled, and apprehended the fugitive in Abuja on 8th August, 2025. 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, ” the statement partly read.
Adejobi said the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, described the successful arrest and extradition as a strong statement that Nigeria will not serve as a hiding place for international fugitives
He said, “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 IGP has reassured that 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.”
“This operation sends a clear message to criminals worldwide: Nigeria will not be a safe haven for fugitives,” the IGP said. He emphasized the importance of intelligence-sharing, operational collaboration, and strong international alliances in combating modern transnational crime networks.
The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa 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.
With this successful repatriation, the Nigeria Police Force reinforces its standing as a reliable international partner in the global fight against organized crime.
