US Government Targets Two Nigerians for Citizenship Revocation
The United States government has commenced legal proceedings to revoke the citizenship of two Nigerians, Douglas Chukwuka Eze and Beatrice Chioma Nwaoha Ashamole, along with 38 other naturalized citizens, over allegations of fraud and serious criminal offenses. The US Department of Justice announced on October 5, 2026, that denaturalisation complaints were filed in multiple federal courts between August 21 and October 2, 2026.
US officials claim that the individuals involved misrepresented their criminal records, immigration histories, or identities during their citizenship applications. Specifically, Eze is accused of using a stolen identity to gain immigration benefits, while Ashamole allegedly concealed past arrests, false aliases, and previous deportation orders during her naturalization process.
US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the government is committed to revoking citizenship from individuals who have lied during the application process or who pose security threats.
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