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DHS names 18 more Nigerians for deportation
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Total Nigerians on list rises to 97
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Offences include wire fraud, mail fraud, identity theft
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added 18 additional Nigerians to its list of immigrants slated for deportation under its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal aliens programme, bringing the total number of Nigerians affected to 97.
The update was published on the DHS website on Monday, showing that the new names were included as part of an expanded nationwide enforcement operation targeting immigrants convicted of serious crimes.
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According to DHS records, offences linked to the newly listed individuals include wire fraud, mail fraud and identity theft, which U.S. authorities say pose significant financial and security risks.
The arrests were carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across multiple states as part of a coordinated crackdown.
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“The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by ICE,” the statement said.
It added that the enforcement action aligns with President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, prioritising the removal of foreign nationals with criminal convictions.
Among the Nigerians named on the updated list are Oluwaseyanu Akinola Afolabi, Olugbeminiyi Aderibigbe, Benjamin Ifebajo, Obinwanne Okeke, Kolawole Aminu, Oluwadamilola Olufunsho Ojo and Franklin Ibeabuchi.
Others include Alex Afolabi Ogunshakin, Joshua Ineh, Stephen Oseghale, Eghosa Obaretin, Adesina Surajudeen Lasisi, Ibrahim Ijaoba, Azeez Yinusa, Charles Akabuogu, Kelechi Umeh, Lotenna Chisom Umeadi, Donald Ehie and Chukwudi Kingsley Kalu.
The DHS did not disclose the specific locations of the arrests or the timelines for deportation, but said removals would proceed “as swiftly as possible” in accordance with U.S. immigration laws.