The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a Chadian national wanted in connection with a murder case in N’Djamena, Chad.
The suspect, identified as Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, was arrested by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, after allegedly fleeing to Nigeria following the torture and killing of Nazik Mahamat Saleh on May 3, 2026.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, in a statement on Saturday, an international warrant of arrest was issued by the Court of Appeal in N’Djamena on June 22, 2026, against Abdoulaye and her alleged accomplice, Fatime Senoussi Mouktar, over the case.
Abdoulaye was also allegedly linked to narcotics trafficking activities in Chad.
Following intelligence-sharing and coordinated operations, INTERPOL NCB Abuja traced the suspect to Railway Quarters in the Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, where she was arrested on August 5.
The police said Abdoulaye was subsequently repatriated to N’Djamena on August 14 through Lomé, Togo, under established bilateral police cooperation arrangements.
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The operation was carried out in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB N’Djamena to facilitate the suspect’s return to Chad to face the judicial process.
Reacting to the development, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the INTERPOL NCB Abuja operatives for what he described as their professionalism, diligence and effective coordination with their Chadian counterparts.
Disu said the successful arrest and repatriation demonstrated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to preventing fugitives from escaping justice by crossing international borders.
The IGP further reaffirmed the Force’s determination to use international policing channels and partnerships to track wanted persons, tackle transnational criminal networks and prevent Nigeria from becoming a safe haven for fugitives wanted for serious offences.
The police said the operation underscores the importance of cross-border cooperation in combating crimes that extend beyond national jurisdictions.