Trump: 79 Nigerians Face Deportation From US — See Names and Photos

The United States government has announced plans to deport at least 79 Nigerians convicted of criminal offences, as President Donald Trump intensifies his immigration crackdown.

The disclosure was made by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which said the affected Nigerians were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and classified among what it described as the “worst-of-the-worst” criminal aliens.

As part of the announcement, DHS published the names and photographs of those listed, marking a rare move aimed at showing the scale and direction of the administration’s enforcement drive.

Convictions range from fraud to violent crimes

According to information on the DHS website, the Nigerians targeted for deportation were convicted of offences ranging from fraud and drug trafficking to assault, robbery, and manslaughter.

An accompanying statement said the arrests were carried out under a broader effort to remove criminal immigrants from the United States.

“The US Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,” the statement said.

“Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, the 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.”

Names and photographs made public

Among those named on the list are Boluwaji Akingunsoye, Ejike Asiegbunam, Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola, Bamidele Bolatiwa, Ifeanyi Nwaozomudoh, Aderemi Akefe, and Solomon Wilfred.

Others include Chibundu Anuebunwa, Joshua Ineh, Usman Momoh, Oluwole Odunowo, Bolarinwa Salau, Oriyomi Aloba, Oludayo Adeagbo, Olaniyi Akintuyi, and Talatu Dada, alongside several more individuals.

DHS said releasing the names and photographs was intended to promote transparency and underline the seriousness of its enforcement actions.

Fear spreads among Nigerians in the US

The announcement has reportedly unsettled many Nigerians living in the United States. Reports indicate that some have gone into hiding, while others have quietly returned to Nigeria amid fears of arrest and deportation.

ICE operations have also expanded in recent weeks, with large-scale raids reported in several cities, heightening anxiety across immigrant communities and triggering protests in some areas.

Shehu Sani urges voluntary return

Reacting to the situation, former Nigerian lawmaker and rights activist Shehu Sani warned Nigerians in the US who are hiding to reconsider their approach.

He said attempts to evade immigration authorities would only worsen their situation, adding that those choosing to return home voluntarily had correctly read the political climate and the resolve of the current US administration.