The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a 61-year-old Turkish national, Acar Huseyin, who fled his home country after being convicted of fraud and sentenced to more than 14 years in prison.
In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer Force Headquarters, Abuja CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said Huseyin, convicted by the Istanbul Anadolu High Criminal Court earlier this year, escaped Turkey shortly after judgment and travelled through the Middle East before entering Nigeria. In July 2025, INTERPOL NCB Ankara issued a Red Notice calling for his arrest.
Acting on the notice, INTERPOL NCB Abuja launched discreet intelligence-led operations that resulted in his arrest in Abuja. After completing all required documentation and working with international partners, Nigerian authorities repatriated Huseyin to Istanbul, where he will now begin serving his sentence.
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun praised the professionalism of the INTERPOL unit, stressing that Nigeria will not be a safe haven for fugitives. He reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to fulfilling international obligations, enhancing global police cooperation, and combating transnational crime.
