The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport no fewer than 79 Nigerians identified on its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal list. The detainees, many of whom are ex-convicts, were apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a intensified crackdown initiated under the Trump administration.
The Scope of the Crackdown
According to official information released on the DHS website, the 79 individuals were convicted for a wide range of serious offenses. The department emphasized that these deportations are part of a broader strategy to prioritize the removal of individuals with significant criminal histories.
Offenses listed by the DHS include:
- Drug peddling
- Rape and sexual assault
- Fraud and identity theft
- Assault and robbery
- Manslaughter
Official Statements
DHS Secretary Noem highlighted the efforts of ICE personnel in executing these orders. “The hardworking 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, including the illegal aliens you see here,” a statement from the DHS read.
Notable Names on the List
The comprehensive list features 79 names, including individuals convicted of both violent and financial crimes. Some of the names identified by the DHS include:
- Group A: Boluwaji Akingunsoye, Ejike Asiegbunam, Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola, Bamidele Bolatiwa, Ifeanyi Nwaozomudoh, and Aderemi Akefe.
- Group B: Oludayo Adeagbo, Olaniyi Akintuyi, Talatu Dada, Olatunde Oladinni, Jelili Qudus, and Isaiah Okere.
- Group C: Kingsley Ariegwe, Olugbenga Abass, Oyewole Balogun, Adeyinka Ademokunla, Christian Ogunghide, and Christopher Ojuma.
- Group D: Kenneth Unanka, Jeremiah Ehis, Oluwafemi Orimolade, Ayibatonyе Bienzigha, Uche Diuno, and Chinonso Ochie.
- Group E: Bernard Ogie Oretekor, Abiemwense Obanor, Olufemi Olufisayo Olutiola, Chukwuemeka Okorie, and Elizabeth Miller.
Procedural Context
The DHS has indicated that these individuals are being processed for immediate removal to Nigeria. The move reflects the administration’s shift toward aggressive enforcement of immigration laws specifically targeting non-citizens with criminal records.
Summary of the Operation:
- Total Nigerians Listed: 79
- Primary Agency: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Status: Post-conviction detainees/ex-convicts
- Administrative Goal: Fulfilling mass deportation promises targeting high-priority criminal offenders.
Source: TVC
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