Three Nigerian nationals have been arrested in Delhi, India, for allegedly residing in the country without valid immigration documents.
According to reports by The Times of India, the arrests were carried out on October 31 during a police verification exercise in Dwarka, southwest Delhi.
The individuals were identified as Bartholomew Uwaebuka Iloegbunem, Konan Okocha, also known as Konan Brice Kousaai, and Ndubuisi Charles Nwabufor.
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Police officials reportedly said the three men were unable to present valid documents authorising their stay in India when they were questioned during the operation.
Following their arrest, they were presented before the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) before being transferred to the Sewa Sadan detention centre in Lampur.
The authorities have yet to disclose further details regarding the duration of their stay in India or possible deportation proceedings.
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