Thursday, October 16, 2025

Crime-Justice

Delhi Police detain two Nigerian nationals illegally residing in India for over a decade

IANS | October 16, 2025 10:16 AM

NEW DELHI: The Operations Cell of Delhi Police's South West District has traced and detained two illegal African migrants who had been residing in India without valid documents for over a decade, officials said on Thursday.

The accused have been identified as Emmanuel Kido Obuh (35) and Harrison Umunna (43), both residents of Akumazi Umuocha, Delta State, Nigeria.

According to police, a fresh deportation process has been initiated against the duo with the assistance of the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Delhi, after completion of all necessary formalities.

Officials said that to curb crime and identify foreigners living illegally in the district, teams from the Operations Cell were directed to collect intelligence and take firm action against such individuals.

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