The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a Chadian national wanted in connection with the murder of Nazik Mahamat Saleh in N’Djamena, Chad.
The suspect, Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, was apprehended by operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, following an international warrant issued by the Court of Appeal, N’Djamena, on June 22, 2026.
Abdoulaye and her alleged accomplice, Fatime Senoussi Mouktar, are wanted over the torture and killing of Saleh on May 3, 2026.
According to the police, Abdoulaye, who is also allegedly linked to narcotics trafficking activities in Chad, fled to Nigeria after the incident.
She was traced and arrested on August 5 at Railway Quarters, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, following coordinated intelligence operations by INTERPOL NCB Abuja.
The suspect was subsequently repatriated to N’Djamena on August 14 through Lomé, Togo, under established bilateral police cooperation arrangements.
The operation was carried out in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB N’Djamena to facilitate Abdoulaye’s return to Chad to face the judicial process.
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, commended the INTERPOL NCB Abuja operatives for their professionalism, diligence and coordination with their Chadian counterparts.
Disu said the successful arrest and repatriation demonstrated the Force’s determination to prevent fugitives from evading justice by crossing international borders.
The police said the operation further underscored its commitment to using international policing channels and strategic partnerships to track fugitives, disrupt trans-border criminal networks and prevent persons wanted for serious offences from finding safe haven in Nigeria.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
