The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB), in coordination with the Narsingi police, arrested a Nigerian national and two local drug peddlers from a luxury apartment in Manikonda. The police seized 107 grams of cocaine and 25 grams of ecstasy pills, with an estimated street value of ₹30 lakh.
The operation was carried out at a flat in Anuhar Coral Bells in Alkapuri Township, following credible intelligence linking the network to drug supply chains between Goa and Hyderabad.
The primary accused, identified as Chukwumeka Wisdom Onyeka, also known by several aliases including Victor Chukwu, Chukwu Emeka Divine, and Major Cartel, 22.
Director of TGANB, Sandeep Shandilya said that Onyeka claims to be a student of B.Sc (IT) at Gokul Global University, Gujarat, and resides in Parra, Mapusa Town, Bardez, Goa. “He originally hails from Orlu city, Imo State, Nigeria. Onyeka was previously arrested in a 2023 case registered at the Raidurgam police station while attempting to sell cocaine. At the time, he was found in possession of a Sudanese passport,” said the officer.
Investigations revealed that Onyeka entered India on December 26, 2022 on a student visa using a Sudanese passport under the name Victor Chukwu. This passport was seized in connection with the 2023 Raidurgam case. In mid-2023, he obtained a Nigerian passport under the alias Chukwu Emeka Divine, arranged by a handler named Max in Goa. He later returned to Nigeria on 5 September 2024, destroyed the previous passport, and re-entered India on 13 December 2024 using a new Nigerian passport issued in his real name.
The two Indian nationals were identified as Gopishetty Rajesh, 40, and Bommadevara Veera Raju, 32.
“The drug racket was allegedly being run by a Nigerian kingpin identified as Max, also known as Princewel, Buchi or Gabriel. He is believed to operate supply chains from abroad using African nationals on student visas, who travel under fake identities. Onyeka acted as a key distributor, while Rajesh and Veera Raju, initially consumers, became suppliers after developing contacts with high-profile clients and realising the high profitability of drug peddling,” explained the officer.
It has been established that Rajesh and Veera Raju made frequent visits to Goa to procure narcotics. They supplied cocaine and ecstasy to elite circles in Hyderabad. One of their regular customers, identified as Phani Raj from Mangalagiri, organised a rave party on May 29 at a farmhouse in Aziz Nagar, Moinabad.
Rajesh delivered five grams of cocaine to him after meeting at Mokila. On May 31, Rajesh travelled to Mangalagiri again and handed over fifteen grams of cocaine.
Another suppliers identified asHanumant Babuso Divkar alias Baba from Goa. Other customers named during the investigation include Pavithra Reddy, Satish, Sada Shiva, Sudhir and Bhanu.
TGANB has appealed to the public, particularly the youth, not to fall prey to drugs or ganja. Authorities noted a worrying trend of students getting addicted and involving themselves in criminal and anti-social activities. Parents have been urged to monitor their children’s behaviour and report any suspicious activity. Information can be shared confidentially via the toll-free number 1908 or WhatsApp at 87126671111. Credible informants will be rewarded accordingly.
Published – June 23, 2025 07:07 pm IST
