Nigerian serving drug term dies in India

Alex Tochukwu Osuji, a 47-year-old Nigerian national, has died in an Indian hospital while serving a sentence for drug-related offenses at District Jail Bhondsi in Gurgaon. Osuji had been in custody since 2024.

According to reports, Osuji experienced a decline in health in the days leading up to his death, suffering from fever, reduced appetite, and difficulty breathing. His condition worsened significantly overnight, prompting jail authorities to move him to the government hospital in Sector 10 for medical treatment. A police spokesperson confirmed his death occurred while he was receiving care.

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His condition deteriorated during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, following which he was shifted to the government hospital in Sector 10 for treatment. He died during treatment.

Authorities revealed that Osuji was HIV-positive and had been dealing with other health issues prior to his critical condition. The circumstances surrounding his death are now under investigation. A board has been constituted to examine the events, particularly the sequence leading to his transfer from jail to the hospital, under the supervision of a magistrate.

The inquiry aims to establish the exact cause of death and ensure all legal procedures are followed. The findings of the magistrate-supervised investigation will guide further actions by the police. This incident brings attention to the health conditions of foreign nationals within the Indian detention system.

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Osuji was HIV-positive and had been suffering from other health-related problems before his condition became critical.