The United States deportation of 124 Nigerians has drawn widespread attention after the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that 124 Nigerian nationals have been placed on its list of foreign nationals facing deportation over criminal convictions.
The move forms part of the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement programme targeting individuals described as the "worst of the worst."
The United States deportation of 124 Nigerians was disclosed in a statement published on the official website of the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday.
According to the DHS, the affected individuals have been included in what it described as its "worst-of-the-worst" criminal register. While the department published the names and photographs of those listed, it did not disclose when the deportation process would begin or provide details of the specific offences committed by each individual.
The agency stated that the action forms part of ongoing immigration enforcement efforts aimed at removing non-citizens convicted of serious crimes from the United States.
According to the statement:
"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"Under DHS leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Donald 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 and several others.
The latest enforcement action follows sweeping immigration policies introduced after President Donald Trump returned to office on January 20, 2025.
On his first day back in office, Trump signed multiple executive orders declaring illegal immigration a national emergency while directing federal agencies to strengthen border security and accelerate the removal of undocumented migrants.
One of the executive orders, titled Protecting the American People Against Invasion, instructed immigration authorities to prioritise the arrest and deportation of removable migrants, particularly individuals considered threats to public safety and national security.
The Department of Homeland Security said the administration remains committed to implementing Trump's immigration agenda by expanding deportation operations across the country.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has also defended the policy, stating that immigration authorities will continue removing undocumented migrants with criminal records in accordance with federal law.
Official US immigration data show that Guatemala has recorded the highest number of deportees since the renewed enforcement campaign began, followed by Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador. The United States has also expanded deportation flights to several African, Asian and Caribbean countries.
Nigeria has also come under increased scrutiny in recent months. In June, the United States imposed partial visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, citing concerns over identity management, information sharing, visa overstay rates and security screening.
The United States deportation of 124 Nigerians is expected to remain under close attention as immigration authorities continue enforcement operations, although officials have not announced when the deportations will commence or released further information regarding the criminal convictions of those listed.
The United States deportation of 124 Nigerians was disclosed in a statement published on the official website of the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday.
According to the DHS, the affected individuals have been included in what it described as its "worst-of-the-worst" criminal register. While the department published the names and photographs of those listed, it did not disclose when the deportation process would begin or provide details of the specific offences committed by each individual.
The agency stated that the action forms part of ongoing immigration enforcement efforts aimed at removing non-citizens convicted of serious crimes from the United States.
According to the statement:
"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"Under DHS leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Donald 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 and several others.
The latest enforcement action follows sweeping immigration policies introduced after President Donald Trump returned to office on January 20, 2025.
On his first day back in office, Trump signed multiple executive orders declaring illegal immigration a national emergency while directing federal agencies to strengthen border security and accelerate the removal of undocumented migrants.
One of the executive orders, titled Protecting the American People Against Invasion, instructed immigration authorities to prioritise the arrest and deportation of removable migrants, particularly individuals considered threats to public safety and national security.
The Department of Homeland Security said the administration remains committed to implementing Trump's immigration agenda by expanding deportation operations across the country.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has also defended the policy, stating that immigration authorities will continue removing undocumented migrants with criminal records in accordance with federal law.
Official US immigration data show that Guatemala has recorded the highest number of deportees since the renewed enforcement campaign began, followed by Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador. The United States has also expanded deportation flights to several African, Asian and Caribbean countries.
Nigeria has also come under increased scrutiny in recent months. In June, the United States imposed partial visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, citing concerns over identity management, information sharing, visa overstay rates and security screening.
The United States deportation of 124 Nigerians is expected to remain under close attention as immigration authorities continue enforcement operations, although officials have not announced when the deportations will commence or released further information regarding the criminal convictions of those listed.
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