The Nigeria Police Force, through operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has arrested and repatriated Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, a Chadian national wanted by authorities in N'Djamena in connection with the murder of an individual identified as Nazik Mahamat Saleh, who was tortured and killed on 3rd May, 2026.
Arrest and Repatriation Details
An international warrant of arrest was issued by the Court of Appeal, N'Djamena, on 22nd June, 2026, for Abdoulaye and her accomplice, Fatime Senoussi Mouktar, in connection with the case. Abdoulaye, who is also linked to narcotics trafficking activities in Chad, fled to Nigeria following the incident.
She was subsequently traced and arrested by operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja on 5th August, 2026, at Railway Quarters, Nasarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, following coordinated intelligence operations.
Official Confirmation and Cooperation
Confirming the arrest and repatriation, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Ani Iniedu, stated: "On 14th August, 2026, the suspect was successfully repatriated to N'Djamena, Chad, through Lomé, Togo, under established bilateral Police cooperation arrangements. The operation was conducted by INTERPOL NCB Abuja in close collaboration with INTERPOL NCB N'Djamena to facilitate her return to Chad to face the judicial process."
IGP Commendation and Commitment
Commending the successful operation, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, praised the operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja for their professionalism, diligence and effective coordination with their Chadian counterparts. He noted that the successful arrest and repatriation reflects the Force's commitment to ensuring that fugitives do not evade justice by crossing international borders.
