The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the development in a statement.

According to the statement, the operation was coordinated through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, NCB, in Abuja, in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Beijing and the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria. Authorities described it as a milestone in cross-border law enforcement cooperation.

Dai, a notorious gang leader wanted for violent organized crimes in Guizhou Province, fled China in 2024 after the Public Security Bureau of Zhijin County issued a warrant for his arrest. He remained at large until INTERPOL operatives in Nigeria tracked and apprehended him in Abuja on August 8, 2025.

He was subsequently repatriated to Beijing on August 15, 2025, under a police-to-police cooperation framework facilitated by INTERPOL.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, praised the successful operation as a strong signal of Nigeria’s commitment to global justice.

“This operation sends a clear message to criminals worldwide, “Nigeria will not be a safe haven for fugitives,” the IGP said.

He further stressed the importance of intelligence-sharing, operational collaboration, and robust international alliances in tackling transnational crime.

The police statement added that the operation underscores Nigeria’s determination to uphold the rule of law and contribute meaningfully to global security through effective law enforcement partnerships.

Source: Vanguard