The United States releases the names and photos of 124 Nigerians sentenced to deportation for criminal convictions

The US government has released the names and photographs of 124 Nigerians scheduled for deportation for criminal convictions as part of a stepped-up immigration enforcement campaign under President Donald Trump.

The list, released Wednesday by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), identifies Nigerians among individuals described as the “worst of the worst” criminals apprehended by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

While DHS released the identities and photographs of those affected, it did not reveal when the deportation process would begin.

In a statement posted on its website, the department said the operation is part of its renewed crackdown on undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes.

“The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst foreign criminals apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

“Under the leadership of DHS, the hard-working men and women of DHS and ICE are keeping President Trump’s promise and carrying out mass deportations – starting with the worst of the worst – including the illegal aliens you see here,” the statement read.

The list includes 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, Oriyomi Aloba, Bernard Ogie Oretekor, Abiemwense Obanor, Olufemi Olufisayo Olutiola, Chukwuemeka Okorie, Abimbola Esan, Elizabeth Miller, Chima Orji, Adetunji Olofinlade, Abdul Akinsanya, Elizabeth Adeshewo, Dennis Ofuoma, Quazeem Adeyinka, Ifeanyi Okoro, Oluwaseun Kassim, Olumide Bankole Morakinyo, Abraham Ola Osoko, Oluchi Jennifer and Chibuzo Nwaonu, among others.

DHS, however, did not provide details on the specific crimes committed by each individual, but said that all of those listed were convicted of serious crimes.

The latest action is part of immigration enforcement measures introduced after Trump returned to office on January 20, 2025.

On his first day in office, Trump signed a series of executive orders declaring illegal immigration a national emergency, directing federal agencies to strengthen border security and speed up the expulsion of undocumented migrants.

One of the directives, titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” directed immigration authorities to prioritize the apprehension and deportation of migrants deemed threats to public safety and national security.

DHS said the administration is implementing Trump’s campaign pledge to carry out mass deportations, starting with criminals, while ICE officers have been ordered to step up operations nationwide against noncitizens convicted of serious crimes.

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt also defended the policy, saying the administration remains committed to enforcing immigration laws and removing undocumented immigrants with criminal records.

Official U.S. immigration data shows that Guatemala has recorded the highest number of deportees since the renewed enforcement of the law began, followed by Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador. The United States has also expanded deportation flights to several countries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.

Nigeria has faced increased immigration scrutiny under the Trump administration. In June, Washington imposed partial visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, citing concerns over identity management, information sharing, visa retention rates and security checks.

The DHS website also posted photographs of the affected Nigerians along with information about the crimes for which they were convicted.

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