US Publishes Names, Photos Of 124 Nigerians Marked For Deportation
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 124 Nigerians identified as foreign nationals facing deportation following criminal convictions in the United States.
The list, published on the agency's website on Wednesday, forms part of what DHS described as its updated "worst of the worst" register of criminal offenders targeted for removal by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Although the names and photographs have been made public, U.S. authorities have not announced when the affected individuals will be deported or provided details of the specific offences committed by each person.
According to DHS, the publication is part of its ongoing immigration enforcement campaign aimed at removing non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.
In a statement, the department said:
"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Under DHS leadership, the hard-working 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."
Among the Nigerians listed are Sunday Adediora, Sunday Kunkushi, Mkpouto Etukudoh, Marcus Unigwe, Olaniyi Ojikutu, Boluwaji Akingunsoye, Ejike Asiegbunam, Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola, Bamidele Bolatiwa, Ifeanyi Nwaozomudoh, Aderemi Akefe, Solomon Wilfred, Chibundu Anuebunwa, Joshua Ineh, Usman Momoh, Oluwole Odunowo, Bolarinwa Salau and Oriyomi Aloba.
Others include Oludayo Adeagbo, Olaniyi Akintuyi, Talatu Dada, Olatunde Oladinni, Jelili Qudus, Abayomi Daramola, Toluwani Adebakin, Olamide Jolayemi, Isaiah Okere, Benji Macaulay, Joseph Ogbara, Olusegun Martins, Kingsley Ariegwe, Olugbenga Abass, Oyewole Balogun, Adeyinka Ademokunla, Christian Ogunghide, Christopher Ojuma, Olamide Adedipe, Patrick Onogwu, Olajide Olateru-Olagbegi and Omotayo Akinto, among others.
The action is part of a broader immigration enforcement policy introduced after President Donald Trump returned to office on January 20, 2025.
On his first day back in office, Trump signed executive orders declaring illegal immigration a national emergency, strengthening border security and directing federal agencies to accelerate the arrest and deportation of undocumented migrants, particularly those considered threats to public safety or national security.
One of the directives, titled Protecting the American People Against Invasion, instructed immigration authorities to prioritise the removal of deportable migrants with criminal records.
The White House has maintained that the policy is aimed at enforcing U.S. immigration laws and fulfilling President Trump's campaign pledge to intensify deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes.
According to official U.S. immigration data, Guatemala has recorded the highest number of deportees since the renewed enforcement campaign began, followed by Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador.
Deportation flights have also expanded to several countries across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
Nigeria has also faced increased scrutiny under the current U.S. administration.
In June, Washington introduced partial visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, citing concerns related to identity management, information sharing, visa overstay rates and security screening.
The list, published on the agency's website on Wednesday, forms part of what DHS described as its updated "worst of the worst" register of criminal offenders targeted for removal by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Although the names and photographs have been made public, U.S. authorities have not announced when the affected individuals will be deported or provided details of the specific offences committed by each person.
According to DHS, the publication is part of its ongoing immigration enforcement campaign aimed at removing non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.
In a statement, the department said:
"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Under DHS leadership, the hard-working 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."
Among the Nigerians listed are Sunday Adediora, Sunday Kunkushi, Mkpouto Etukudoh, Marcus Unigwe, Olaniyi Ojikutu, Boluwaji Akingunsoye, Ejike Asiegbunam, Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola, Bamidele Bolatiwa, Ifeanyi Nwaozomudoh, Aderemi Akefe, Solomon Wilfred, Chibundu Anuebunwa, Joshua Ineh, Usman Momoh, Oluwole Odunowo, Bolarinwa Salau and Oriyomi Aloba.
Others include Oludayo Adeagbo, Olaniyi Akintuyi, Talatu Dada, Olatunde Oladinni, Jelili Qudus, Abayomi Daramola, Toluwani Adebakin, Olamide Jolayemi, Isaiah Okere, Benji Macaulay, Joseph Ogbara, Olusegun Martins, Kingsley Ariegwe, Olugbenga Abass, Oyewole Balogun, Adeyinka Ademokunla, Christian Ogunghide, Christopher Ojuma, Olamide Adedipe, Patrick Onogwu, Olajide Olateru-Olagbegi and Omotayo Akinto, among others.
The action is part of a broader immigration enforcement policy introduced after President Donald Trump returned to office on January 20, 2025.
On his first day back in office, Trump signed executive orders declaring illegal immigration a national emergency, strengthening border security and directing federal agencies to accelerate the arrest and deportation of undocumented migrants, particularly those considered threats to public safety or national security.
One of the directives, titled Protecting the American People Against Invasion, instructed immigration authorities to prioritise the removal of deportable migrants with criminal records.
The White House has maintained that the policy is aimed at enforcing U.S. immigration laws and fulfilling President Trump's campaign pledge to intensify deportations of undocumented immigrants convicted of crimes.
According to official U.S. immigration data, Guatemala has recorded the highest number of deportees since the renewed enforcement campaign began, followed by Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador.
Deportation flights have also expanded to several countries across Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.
Nigeria has also faced increased scrutiny under the current U.S. administration.
In June, Washington introduced partial visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, citing concerns related to identity management, information sharing, visa overstay rates and security screening.
