U.S. to Deport 130 Nigerian Nationals Convicted of Crimes

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed plans to deport 130 Nigerian nationals who have been convicted of various criminal offenses, including advance fee fraud, illegal possession of weapons, drug-related crimes, and violent assaults.

This move is part of an ongoing enforcement action aimed at individuals convicted of serious crimes, aligning with the immigration enforcement agenda of the Trump administration, which seeks to remove undocumented migrants involved in criminal activities. The deportation process will be carried out by U.S.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the completion of legal procedures. The list of individuals facing deportation includes names such as Boluwaji Akingunsoy, Ejik Asiegbunam, Emmanuel Mayegun, and many others, highlighting a range of offenses from financial crimes to violent acts.

The DHS's statement emphasizes the seriousness of the crimes committed by these individuals and the government's commitment to enforcing immigration laws.