US Names 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Alleged Crimes
Twenty-four Nigerians have been named by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a crackdown on non-US nationals accused of various offences, ranging from fraud and money laundering to drug-related crimes and assault.
The names and photographs were published by DHS following arrests by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in different parts of the country, amid President Donald Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement campaign.
According to the department, the offences associated with the individuals include wire and mail fraud, identity theft, weapons violations, forgery, impersonation, larceny and cruelty towards a child.
Others were listed in connection with drug possession, amphetamine sales and money laundering.
DHS described the individuals as part of what it called the “worst of the worst criminal aliens” arrested by ICE, saying the enforcement drive was aimed at fulfilling Trump’s promise to prioritise the removal of non-citizens considered criminal offenders.
Full List of 24 Nigerians
The Nigerians named by DHS and their reported offences are:
Emmanuel Omowaiye – Mail fraud; Richmond, Texas.
Laurene Onwuka – Fraud and impersonation; Chantilly, Virginia.
Olusegun Shonekan – Wire fraud; Newark, New Jersey.
Olusegun Olaseni – Amphetamine sale; Greencastle, Indiana.
Peter Ude – Wire fraud; Atlanta, Georgia.
Newton Jemide – Wire fraud, conspiracy and mail fraud; Fort Dix, New Jersey.
Shedrack Umukoro – Money laundering; Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Olasoji Akinbode – Fraud and impersonation; Kearny, New Jersey.
Oluwatosin Afolabi – Fraud; Conroe, Texas.
Alameen Adetunji Tokosi – Drug possession; Chicago, Illinois.
Joshua Ipoade – Wire fraud; Atlanta, Georgia.
Michael Orji – Weapons offence, fraud, identity theft, wire fraud, false citizenship and money laundering; Oxford, Wisconsin.
Ahmadu Apooyin – Drug-related offence; Baltimore, Maryland.
Teslim Kiriji – Money laundering; Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Onomen Uduebor – Identity theft; Seattle, Washington.
Charles Ochi – Money laundering; White Deer, Pennsylvania.
Daniel Eta – Wire fraud; White Deer, Pennsylvania.
Ifeanyi Ibennah – Cruelty towards a child; Tampa, Florida.
Kazeem Runsewe – Wire fraud; Thomson, Illinois.
Fatiu Lawal – Wire fraud; Lompoc, California.
Justin Akubueze – Money laundering; Orem, Utah.
Moyinoluwaseun Okeowo – Larceny, forgery and concealing stolen property; Orlando, Florida.
Babajide Oluwaseun Faseyi – Assault; Alden, New York.
Bright Eigbedion – Money laundering; Lompoc, California.
Deportation Status Unclear
DHS said the publication formed part of the wider US immigration enforcement campaign, which has prioritised arrests and removals of non-citizens identified by authorities as criminal offenders.
However, the announcement did not provide detailed information on the final immigration status or deportation proceedings of each individual.
Being named on the list does not establish that all 24 Nigerians have been deported.
The offences cited also reflect descriptions released by US authorities and should not automatically be interpreted as proof of conviction in every case.
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