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US deportation update: 19 more Nigerians added to “worst of the worst” list
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Total now 113: DHS confirms arrests by ICE for serious offences
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Trump crackdown: Move linked to mass deportation policy
At least 19 additional Nigerians have been placed on the United States government’s “worst of the worst” criminal list and are scheduled for deportation.
According to reports, the latest update on the website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has increased the total number of Nigerians facing deportation to 113.
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The affected individuals were reportedly convicted of crimes including sexual assault of a minor, fraud, assault, drug trafficking, and money laundering, among other offences.
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Authorities disclosed that the individuals were arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and would be deported upon completion of immigration proceedings.
In a statement accompanying the list, the department said it was highlighting “the worst of the worst criminal aliens” apprehended by ICE.
The statement added that under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, DHS and ICE are executing the deportation agenda of President Donald Trump, beginning with individuals convicted of serious crimes.
The newly added names include Adeolu Solabu, Oladayo Agboola, Chinonso Ochie, Oluchi Jennifer Chimdimma Chime, Samuel Omorodion, Sunday Adediora, Sunday Kunkushi, Mkpouto Etukudoh, Marcus Unigwe, Kehinde James, Blessing Uchanma, Victor Adebisi, Richard Ugbah, Olaniyi Ojikutu, Oluwamuyiwa Olawoye, Okechukwu Amadi, Femi Jolayemi, Anthony Asanya, Izuchukwu Okoye, and Ebele Agbasiele.
The development follows an earlier list released weeks ago involving 79 convicted Nigerians. With the latest additions, the number has risen significantly within three weeks.
