US to deport 79 Nigerians convicted of serious crimes as part of a nationwide crackdown on criminal immigrants, authorities confirmed Monday. The deportations are being carried out under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
According to DHS records, the affected Nigerians were convicted of offences including fraud, drug trafficking, assault, manslaughter, and robbery. The action is part of the US government’s effort to target what it calls the “worst-of-the-worst” criminal aliens residing illegally in the country.
“The hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling the President’s promise, carrying out mass deportations starting with the worst-of-the-worst,” the DHS note said. “This includes the illegal aliens listed here.”
The list of convicts includes Boluwaji Akingunsoye, Ejike Asiegbunam, Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola, Bamidele Bolatiwa, Ifeanyi Nwaozomudoh, Aderemi Akefe, Solomon Wilfred, Chibundu Anuebunwa, and dozens of others, covering a wide range of criminal convictions.
Reports indicate the intensified deportation campaign has triggered fear within the Nigerian community in the US. Some Nigerians have reportedly gone into hiding, while others are returning home discreetly to avoid enforcement actions. The initiative has also involved house-to-house ICE raids in several states, prompting debate, protests, and public concern over the scale and methods of the crackdown.
The Trump administration’s immigration policy continues to focus on removing convicted criminals and illegal residents, aiming to protect public safety while enforcing US immigration laws. Analysts say the policy has affected several foreign communities, with Nigerians among the largest groups impacted due to previous high-profile criminal cases.
The move highlights the ongoing tension between US immigration authorities and foreign nationals living in the country, particularly as enforcement efforts intensify ahead of new administrative and political directives.
