The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced its intention to deport an additional 18 Nigerians identified as some of the country’s most serious criminals, raising the total number of Nigerians set for removal to 97.
The announcement follows a report from a week ago indicating that 79 Nigerians convicted of various offenses were already scheduled for deportation.
A review of the Department of Homeland Security website on Monday confirmed the inclusion of 18 new individuals, reflecting an expansion of the ongoing enforcement initiative.
The updated records reveal that the newly listed individuals have committed offenses such as wire fraud, mail fraud, and identity theft.
The department stated that the actions are part of a nationwide effort to address criminal immigration.
According to a statement on the DHS website, “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is showcasing the most serious criminal aliens apprehended by the United States.
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The newly identified Nigerians are Oluwaseyanu Akinola Afolabi, Olugbeminiyi Aderibigbe, Benjamin Ifebajo, Obinwanne Okeke, Kolawole Aminu, Oluwadamilola Olufunsho Ojo, Franklin Ibeabuchi, Alex Afolabi Ogunshakin, and Joshua Ineh.
Others include Stephen Oseghale, Eghosa Obaretin, Adesina Surajudeen Lasisi, Ibrahim Ijaoba, Azeez Yinusa, Charles Akabuogu, Kelechi Umeh, Lotenna Chisom Umeadi, Donald Ehie, and Chukwudi Kingsley Kalu.
These updated figures highlight the Trump administration’s ongoing stringent approach toward illegal and criminal immigrants, impacting various foreign nationals, including Nigerians.
