US DHS RELEASES NAMES OF 24 NIGERIANS ARRESTED OVER FRAUD, DRUG OFFENCES, OTHERS

By: Muftau Fatimo

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested over various alleged criminal offences amid the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration enforcement and deportation campaign.

According to information published by the department, the individuals were arrested by officers of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at different locations across the country.

The offences linked to the arrests include wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, drug-related crimes, identity theft, assault, forgery, weapons violations and child cruelty.

In a statement announcing the arrests, DHS said the publication was part of its efforts to highlight non-US citizens with criminal records apprehended by immigration enforcement officers.

The department stated that it was highlighting what it described as the “worst of the worst criminal aliens” arrested by ICE.

It added that, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, DHS and ICE personnel were implementing the administration’s promise to carry out mass deportations, beginning with individuals identified as high-priority targets because of their criminal records.

Full List Of 24 Nigerians Named By US Authorities

The list published by DHS contains the names of the Nigerian nationals, the offences associated with their cases and the locations where they were arrested.

1. Emmanuel Omowaiye

Alleged offence: Mail fraud

Arrest location: Richmond, Texas

2. Laurene Onwuka

Alleged offences: Fraud and impersonation

Arrest location: Chantilly, Virginia

3. Olusegun Shonekan

Alleged offence: Wire fraud

Arrest location: Newark, New Jersey

4. Olusegun Olaseni

Alleged offence: Amphetamine sale

Arrest location: Greencastle, Indiana

5. Peter Ude

Alleged offence: Wire fraud

Arrest location: Atlanta, Georgia

6. Newton Jemide

Alleged offences: Wire fraud, conspiracy and mail fraud

Arrest location: Fort Dix, New Jersey

7. Shedrack Umukoro

Alleged offence: Money laundering

Arrest location: Yazoo City, Mississippi

8. Olasoji Akinbode

Alleged offences: Fraud and impersonation

Arrest location: Kearny, New Jersey

9. Oluwatosin Afolabi

Alleged offence: Fraud

Arrest location: Conroe, Texas

10. Alameen Adetunji Tokosi

Alleged offence: Drug possession

Arrest location: Chicago, Illinois

11. Joshua Ipoade

Alleged offence: Wire fraud

Arrest location: Atlanta, Georgia

12. Michael Orji

Alleged offences: Weapons violations, fraud, identity theft, wire fraud, false citizenship claims and money laundering

Arrest location: Oxford, Wisconsin

13. Ahmadu Apooyin

Alleged offence: Drug-related offence

Arrest location: Baltimore, Maryland

14. Teslim Kiriji

Alleged offence: Money laundering

Arrest location: Yazoo City, Mississippi

15. Onomen Uduebor

Alleged offence: Identity theft

Arrest location: Seattle, Washington

16. Charles Ochi

Alleged offence: Money laundering

Arrest location: White Deer, Pennsylvania

17. Daniel Eta

Alleged offence: Wire fraud

Arrest location: White Deer, Pennsylvania

18. Ifeanyi Ibennah

Alleged offence: Cruelty towards a child

Arrest location: Tampa, Florida

19. Kazeem Runsewe

Alleged offence: Wire fraud

Arrest location: Thomson, Illinois

20. Fatiu Lawal

Alleged offence: Wire fraud

Arrest location: Lompoc, California

21. Justin Akubueze

Alleged offence: Money laundering

Arrest location: Orem, Utah

22. Moyinoluwaseun Okeowo

Alleged offences: Larceny, forgery and concealing stolen property

Arrest location: Orlando, Florida

23. Babajide Oluwaseun Faseyi

Alleged offence: Assault

Arrest location: Alden, New York

24. Bright Eigbedion

Alleged offence: Money laundering

Arrest location: Lompoc, California

DHS Continues Immigration Enforcement Drive

The announcement comes as the US government intensifies its immigration enforcement operations, with ICE conducting arrests across different states as part of the administration’s broader deportation policy.

The campaign targets non-US citizens whom immigration authorities identify as priorities for enforcement, including individuals accused or convicted of criminal offences.

However, the information released by DHS does not specify the final immigration status of each individual or provide details of their respective deportation proceedings.

The inclusion of the individuals on the list does not establish that they have already been deported or that every allegation has resulted in a criminal conviction.