Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) deported a Nigerian national who overstayed in India for over a decade after arriving on a business visa in 2012.
Deportation follows drug links and expired travel documents
Johnkennedy Chukwuemeka Okoro (43), also known as Hopy Cup and Jeksa, hails from Imo State, Nigeria. He arrived in Mumbai for business but remained in India illegally after his visa and passport expired.
Officials said Okoro often travelled between Hyderabad and Bengaluru. He became involved in drug peddling to earn quick money. H-NEW detained him while he moved suspiciously near Asif Nagar Police Station.
No drugs were found during the search. However, verification with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) confirmed he had been residing illegally. H-NEW and FRRO coordinated to complete his deportation to Nigeria.
Police warned that Okoro’s illegal stay and drug connections posed a national security risk. His removal was processed under standard legal procedures.
H-NEW has deported 22 foreign nationals for similar offences, including 10 cases in 2025 alone. The department continues joint operations with FRRO to enforce immigration laws and prevent drug-related activities.
Hyderabad police urged the public to report drug abuse and trafficking. They also advised parents to monitor their children’s behaviour closely.
Reports can be made to the H-NEW helpline at 8712661601.