U.S publishes list of 124 Nigeria's facing deportation over criminal convictions
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 124 Nigerian nationals who are facing deportation after being convicted of various criminal offences in the United States.
The individuals appear on the Department's online register of foreign nationals identified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as convicted offenders subject to immigration enforcement. According to DHS, the listed individuals were convicted of offences including wire fraud, money laundering, assault, theft, sexual abuse and other serious crimes, making them eligible for removal under U.S. immigration law.
While the agency confirmed that the individuals are facing deportation proceedings, it did not specify when the removals would take place or disclose the particular offence linked to each person on the list.
The disclosure forms part of the Trump administration's broader immigration enforcement agenda, which prioritises the deportation of non-citizens convicted of criminal offences. U.S. officials said publishing the list is intended to highlight ongoing enforcement efforts against convicted foreign nationals across the country.
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, in addition to more than 100 other Nigerian nationals.
The DHS register also includes individuals from several other countries, including Mexico, Cuba, Cameroon, Honduras, Togo, Burkina Faso and Niger, underscoring the wider scope of the U.S. government's deportation programme involving convicted foreign nationals.
The publication comes amid heightened immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump, whose administration has expanded visa screening measures and increased efforts to remove undocumented migrants with criminal records.
Observers say the latest disclosure reflects Washington's continued emphasis on immigration enforcement and greater public visibility of deportation actions involving convicted non-citizens.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian government had not issued an official response to the publication.
Past deportations of Nigerian nationals from the United States have typically involved coordination between U.S. immigration authorities, the Nigerian Immigration Service and other relevant agencies to facilitate their return.
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