Nigeria Extradites Chinese Gang Leader in Interpol-Led Operation

• Aug 24, 2025

Nigeria has extradited a Chinese gang leader wanted for violent crimes in his home country after a coordinated international police operation involving Interpol. Authorities confirmed on Sunday that the suspect, identified as Dai Qisheng, was arrested in Abuja earlier this month and later handed over to Chinese officials.

According to Nigerian police, Dai was apprehended on August 8 in the nation’s capital during a targeted security operation. He was subsequently transferred to Chinese authorities on August 15 under a police-to-police cooperation framework supported by Interpol.

The Nigerian police issued a statement emphasizing the significance of the arrest, describing it as evidence of the country’s commitment to global security collaboration. They highlighted that the operation was part of a broader international effort to track and bring fugitives to justice, regardless of where they attempt to hide.

While specific details about Dai’s alleged crimes were not released in the Nigerian police statement, authorities confirmed that he was wanted in China for involvement in violent criminal activities. His capture and extradition mark a key example of how cross-border policing and international coordination are being used to combat organized crime.

The police also underscored that such operations reinforce Nigeria’s role as an active participant in international security cooperation. “This successful operation demonstrates the effectiveness of joint policing partnerships and Nigeria’s resolve to ensure fugitives cannot find safe haven within our borders,” the statement read.

Interpol, which facilitated the coordination between Nigerian and Chinese authorities, has increasingly focused on strengthening cross-border law enforcement against organized crime syndicates that operate across multiple countries. The extradition of Dai highlights the importance of such frameworks in ensuring criminals face justice where their crimes were committed.

For China, the handover of the suspect underscores ongoing efforts to pursue fugitives abroad and dismantle transnational criminal networks. For Nigeria, the case signals a growing emphasis on international cooperation to strengthen domestic security while supporting global law enforcement.

The extradition of Dai Qisheng serves as a reminder that fugitives are finding it increasingly difficult to escape accountability in today’s interconnected security landscape.