India Deports Nigerian National, Reveal Offences Committed

• Indian police have deported a Nigerian man, Onyeukwu Victor, for overstaying his visa and allegedly connecting with drug networks in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Indian authorities have deported a Nigerian national, Onyeukwu Victor, over visa violations and alleged involvement in drug peddling, according to a report by The Times of India.

Victor was deported by the Hyderabad Police on Wednesday.
The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing disclosed that he initially arrived in India in 2021 on a student visa but continued to stay illegally after it expired in 2024.

Authorities allege that Victor established contact with drug suppliers and delivered illegal substances to customers in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

The police said he was apprehended while moving through Banjara Hills — a popular upscale neighborhood in Hyderabad.

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“While he was moving around in Banjara Hills, we apprehended him. However, no drugs were recovered. During interrogation, he could not provide valid documents or explanations for his stay in Hyderabad.

“Upon thorough inquiry, it was confirmed that he did not hold a valid visa and had been overstaying,” the report added.