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 Nazik Mahamat Saleh, tortured and killed on May 3, 2026.

The force, in a statement by its spokesperson Ani Iniedu on Saturday, said Ms Abdoulaye was arrested in Kano State following coordinated intelligence.

“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 and 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,” the statement noted.

According to the police, the suspect was successfully repatriated to N’Djamena, Chad, through Lomé, Togo, under established bilateral Police cooperation arrangements on Friday.

It added, “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.”

The Inspector-General of Police,  Tunji Disu, commended the operatives of INTERPOL NCB Abuja for their professionalism, diligence and effective coordination with their Chadian counterparts, noting that the successful arrest and repatriation reflected the Force’s commitment to ensuring that fugitives do not evade justice by crossing international borders.

The force reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging established international policing channels and partnerships to track fugitives, disrupt trans-border criminal networks and ensure that persons wanted for serious crimes do not find safe haven in Nigeria.