Two Nigerians detained in India over visa overstay

Two Nigerian nationals, a man and a woman, have been detained in Dwarka, Delhi, India, for allegedly overstaying their visas as part of 'Operation VISTA 1.0,' a police initiative focused on immigration violations. The detentions were confirmed by officials on August 21.

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The Dwarka District Police in Delhi have detained two Nigerian nationals, including a woman, for allegedly overstaying their visas, officials confirmed on August 21.

The first detainee, Nwakor Paul Chukwuebuka, who also uses the names Cypril Odigbo and Paul Chukwuebuka Okeke, was apprehended on August 7. Document verification revealed that his visa had expired, leading to legal proceedings for his deportation.

In a separate incident on August 10, Aminat Aminu, a Nigerian woman, was found residing in Dwarka with an invalid visa. Both individuals were presented before the competent authority after their immigration statuses were verified. Orders for their deportation and repatriation were subsequently issued.

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Nwakor Paul Chukwuebuka, who also goes by the names Cypril Odigbo and Paul Chukwuebuka Okeke, was apprehended on August 7 in the Dwarka district.

These arrests were made under 'Operation VISTA 1.0,' a special initiative by the Delhi Police designed to systematically verify the status of foreign nationals in the city. The operation involves police teams checking travel and identification documents to detect visa overstays and other immigration-related violations.

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In a separate incident on August 10, Aminat Aminu, a Nigerian national, was found residing in Dwarka despite having an invalid visa.

Authorities stated that further necessary legal and administrative actions are being taken against the two Nigerians in accordance with applicable rules. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by Delhi Police to manage foreign national populations and enforce immigration laws.

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During document checks, authorities discovered that both individuals’ visas had expired. Each was presented before the competent authority, which subsequently issued deportation and repatriation orders.