U.S. to Deport 79 Nigerians for Serious Crimes in Immigration Crackdown

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport at least 79 Nigerians convicted of serious crimes, including fraud, drug trafficking, assault, manslaughter, and robbery.

These individuals are part of a list of "worst-of-the-worst" criminals targeted in an intensified immigration enforcement campaign. The DHS highlighted that these deportations are in line with President Donald Trump's renewed push for mass deportations, particularly focusing on individuals with criminal records.

The list includes Nigerian convicts across multiple U.S. states, with arrests made during enforcement operations aimed at removing criminal immigrants deemed threats to public safety. This deportation drive has triggered fear among Nigerian immigrants in the U.S., leading some to go into hiding or return to Nigeria to avoid arrest.

The move is part of the Trump administration's broader crackdown on illegal immigration, which has significantly expanded enforcement actions against criminal immigrants.