Hyderabad, July 23 -- Two Nigerian citizens were arrested by the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) based on a tip-off on Wednesday, July 23, for allegedly overstaying in India and indulging in activities associated with drug peddling.

The accused have been identified as Aful Clement alias Aful David, 29, and Lazarus Chinwenmeri Favour, 19. The authorities have now moved to initiate the process for their deportation jointly with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).

Aful Clement, who came to India on a business visa, was earlier arrested in 2022 by Chandigarh police in a case of cheating, and he spent six months in Model Jail, Chandigarh. After obtaining bail, he stayed in India without any legal work. His visa h...