Chinese, Nigerian Security Officials Meet to Discuss How to Better Protect Chinese Expats in the Country

Yin Guohai from China's Ministry of Public Security along with Ambassador Cui Jianchun held talks with the Director-General of the State Security Services, Yusuf Bichi in Abuja.

High-level Chinese and Nigerian security officials met on Monday in Abuja to discuss how to reduce crime and violence against Chinese nationals residing in Nigeria.

Yin Guohai from China’s powerful Ministry of Public Security along with Ambassador Cui Jianchun held talks with the Director-General of the State Security Services, Yusuf Bichi, on Monday about the deteriorating security environment in Nigeria and what can be done to better protect Chinese people and enterprises.

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