In a crackdown on illegal immigration, Indian authorities have deported eight Nigerians and two other foreign nationals from Ghana and Ivory Coast for overstaying their visas in Delhi, India.
The Nigerians, who were arrested by the Delhi police in February, were identified as James Chibuike (34), Kwatpan Dalang (25), Nnamdi Uduaka (32), Chijioke Onumajuru (48), Destiny Michael (25), Chris Nwachi (43), Precious (35), and Ejike Obadi (32). The Ghanaian and Ivorian deportees were identified as Andrews Kwabena (36) and Michel Okou (36), respectively.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh, the illegal immigrants were apprehended in the Vipin Garden area near Poswal Chowk, Mohan Garden, following a tip-off. Investigations revealed that they had been living in Delhi since 2020 and had changed their addresses regularly after their visas expired.
The Foreigners Regional Registration Office issued deportation orders, and the arrested Nigerians were charged accordingly. This development comes as a warning to foreigners residing in India without valid visas, as the country tightens its immigration laws.
