‎US to deport 79 Nigerians on ‘Worst-of-the-Worst’ criminal list

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport 79 Nigerian nationals identified on its “worst-of-the-worst” list of foreign criminals, escalating an ongoing immigration enforcement campaign.
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‎According to details published on the DHS website, the 79 Nigerians have been convicted of offences ranging from fraud and drug trafficking to assault, robbery and manslaughter. They were flagged for removal as part of a broader crackdown targeting non-citizens with serious criminal records.
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‎In a statement accompanying the list, agency officials said the action reflects efforts by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the leadership of DHS to fulfil directives to remove individuals considered dangerous or criminal. “Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, 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,” the note read.
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‎The list of names includes Boluwaji Akingunsoye, Ejike Asiegbunam, Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola, Bamidele Bolatiwa, Ifeanyi Nwaozomudoh and others, many of whom were arrested after convictions in U.S. courts.
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‎The enforcement campaign has reportedly triggered fear among some Nigerians living in the United States, with some choosing to go into hiding or return home quietly. The intensified operation includes house-to-house enforcement raids and has been met with debate and concern, particularly following incidents involving federal immigration officers.
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‎This development comes amid a wider tightening of U.S. immigration policies, with heightened visa revocations and travel restrictions affecting Nigerian nationals in recent months as part of national security and border security measures.
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