- A review of the DHS website on Monday showed that additional names had been added
- Records indicate that offences such as wire fraud, mail fraud and identity theft were among the most common crimes
- DHS explained that the arrests form part of a nationwide operation targeting criminal migrants
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded its deportation list to include 18 more Nigerians classified under its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal category, raising the total number of Nigerians slated for removal to 97.
This update comes barely a week after reports revealed that 79 Nigerians convicted of various crimes had been pencilled down for deportation by U.S. immigration authorities, Eko Hot Blog reports.
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A review of the DHS website on Monday showed that additional names had been added, signalling an intensified phase of the enforcement exercise.
Records indicate that offences such as wire fraud, mail fraud and identity theft were among the most common crimes linked to the newly listed individuals.
In a statement accompanying the publication, DHS explained that the arrests form part of a nationwide operation targeting criminal migrants.
“The Department of Homeland Security is spotlighting the most dangerous criminal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,” the statement read.
“Under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, DHS and ICE are delivering on the administration’s directive to prioritise the removal of the worst offenders.”
Among those newly named for deportation are Oluwaseyanu Akinola Afolabi, Olugbeminiyi Aderibigbe, Benjamin Ifebajo, Obinwanne Okeke, Kolawole Aminu, Oluwadamilola Olufunsho Ojo and Franklin Ibeabuchi.
Others include Alex Afolabi Ogunshakin, Joshua Ineh, Stephen Oseghale, Eghosa Obaretin, Adesina Surajudeen Lasisi, Ibrahim Ijaoba, Azeez Yinusa, Charles Akabuogu, Kelechi Umeh, Lotenna Chisom Umeadi, Donald Ehie and Chukwudi Kingsley Kalu.
The latest additions reinforce the U.S. government’s hardline approach to illegal immigration and criminal activity, with Nigerians among several foreign nationals affected by the policy.
Earlier in February, authorities had listed 79 Nigerians for deportation, including 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 and Oriyomi Aloba, among others.
The DHS has indicated that the deportation exercise remains ongoing.
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