Murder Suspect Tracked to Ghana, Brazilian Cocaine Fugitive Arrested in Lagos as NPF Marks UN International Day of Police Cooperation
ABUJA — International borders are no longer a guaranteed escape route for criminals as the Nigeria Police Force steps up collaboration with INTERPOL and other international law enforcement agencies to track fugitives and dismantle transnational criminal networks.
The Force made the declaration on September 7 as police organisations worldwide marked the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation, highlighting the growing importance of cross-border intelligence sharing and coordinated policing in an era where crime increasingly transcends national boundaries.
From cybercriminals defrauding victims thousands of kilometres away to organised crime groups trafficking people, drugs and illicit proceeds across borders, the Nigeria Police Force said the changing nature of crime requires a corresponding international response.
And, according to the Force, that cooperation is already producing results.
Fugitive Wanted Over FRSC Officer’s Murder Arrested in Ghana
A major example is the arrest of Victor Benjamin Fejemirokum, a murder fugitive wanted over the abduction and killing of an FRSC officer and her daughter in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Following efforts to trace his movements after a video of the suspect went viral on social media, Fejemirokum was located in Ghana and arrested by the Ghana Police Service.
He was subsequently repatriated to Nigeria.
For the Nigeria Police, the case illustrates the importance of international cooperation in ensuring that suspects cannot simply cross a border and disappear from the reach of justice.
Brazilian National Wanted for Cocaine Trafficking Arrested in Lagos
Another international cooperation success highlighted by the Force was the arrest of Mark Sunny Okoh, a Brazilian national wanted in connection with cocaine trafficking.
Okoh reportedly fled Brazil after jumping bail but was eventually arrested at Okota in Lagos following international coordination.
Extradition proceedings to Brazil were subsequently initiated.
Crime Is Globalising—Policing Must Too
The Nigeria Police Force said international cooperation is also supporting the identification and recovery of stolen property, location of victims, tracking of fugitives, disruption of organised criminal networks and the fight against cyber-enabled crime.
The message from the Force is clear: criminals may cross borders, but law enforcement cooperation must cross them faster.
IGP Disu: Criminals Must Not Exploit Jurisdictional Gaps
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with INTERPOL and other international law enforcement partners.
The IGP emphasised the importance of intelligence sharing, coordinated investigations, capacity building and cross-border operational support in responding to emerging security threats.
He maintained that effective cooperation would strengthen the ability of law enforcement agencies to prevent criminals from exploiting jurisdictional boundaries to evade justice.
The Nigeria Police Force said it would continue to invest in partnerships that strengthen intelligence-led policing, improve investigations, protect vulnerable persons and enhance public safety.
As the international community marks the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation, the Force reaffirmed its determination to work with law enforcement partners in Nigeria and abroad to protect lives and property, support victims and ensure that borders do not become shields for criminals.
CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
September 7, 2026
