A high-profile fugitive and notorious gang leader Dai Qisheng, wanted in Guizhou Province, China for orchestrating and leading violent organized crimes has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force through an operation executed by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja and repatriated to China.
According to a statement on Sunday signed by Force Spokesperson, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, 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, he was tracked, surveilled, and apprehended in Abuja on 8th August, 2025. Andbwas 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 statement added.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has reassured of the Nigeria Police Forces 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.”
