The United States has expanded its deportation efforts targeting Nigerian nationals convicted of serious crimes, adding 18 individuals to an existing list and bringing the total number of Nigerians slated for removal to 97.
This update was detailed in a statement from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), published on its website and reported on Tuesday. The action forms part of an ongoing nationwide enforcement operation led by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The DHS described the initiative as focusing on the "worst-of-the-worst" criminal immigrants, prioritizing those convicted of grave offenses.
The newly added names are linked primarily to financial crimes, including wire fraud, mail fraud, and identity theft, which the authorities say present major risks to financial systems and public security.
"The US Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)," the statement read. "Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, the men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Trump’s promise and carrying out mass deportations, starting with the worst of the worst."
The 18 newly listed Nigerians include:
- Oluwaseyanu Afolabi (also reported as Oluwaseyanu Akinola Afolabi)
- Olugbeminiyi Aderibigbe
- Benjamin Ifebajo
- Obinwanne Okeke
- Kolawole Aminu
- Oluwadamilola Ojo (also Oluwadamilola Olufunsho Ojo)
- Franklin Ibeabuchi
- Alex Ogunshakin (also Alex Afolabi Ogunshakin)
- Joshua Ineh
- Stephen Oseghale
- Eghosa Obaretin
- Adesina Lasisi (also Adesina Surajudeen Lasisi)
- Ibrahim Ijaoba
- Azeez Yinusa
- Charles Akabuogu
- Kelechi Umeh
- Lotenna Umeadi (also Lotenna Chisom Umeadi)
- Donald Ehie
This latest addition follows an earlier announcement where 79 Nigerians were identified for deportation under the same "worst-of-the-worst" program.
ICE conducted coordinated arrests across multiple states as part of the broader crackdown.Deportation proceedings for those listed are set to proceed immediately, in accordance with US immigration laws.
The DHS emphasized that these measures align with priorities to enhance public safety by removing non-citizens convicted of serious criminal offenses.
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