The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration enforcement officers across multiple American states.
The arrests were carried out by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of an intensified nationwide campaign targeting non-citizens with criminal records.
DHS highlights enforcement drive targeting criminal offences
According to official information released by DHS, the law enforcement actions targeted non-U.S. citizens accused or convicted of various criminal offences.
The charges listed against the individuals span financial crimes, violent acts, weapons violations, drug offences, and child cruelty.
In an official public statement, DHS stated that the publication was intended to showcase ongoing enforcement actions by ICE personnel.
The agency emphasized that federal officers are executing deportation mandates with a focus on non-citizens involved in severe criminal conduct.
Breakdown of individuals named by federal authorities
The publication released by Homeland Security details the names of the individuals, the charges filed against them, and the locations where the arrests took place:
Emmanuel Omowaiye — Mail fraud; Richmond, Texas.
Laurene Onwuka — Fraud and impersonation; Chantilly, Virginia.
Olusegun Shonekan — Wire fraud; Newark, New Jersey.
Olusegun Olaseni — Amphetamine sale; Greencastle, Indiana.
Peter Ude — Wire fraud; Atlanta, Georgia.
Newton Jemide — Wire fraud, conspiracy, and mail fraud; Fort Dix, New Jersey.
Shedrack Umukoro — Money laundering; Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Olasoji Akinbode — Fraud and impersonation; Kearny, New Jersey.
Oluwatosin Afolabi — Fraud; Conroe, Texas.
Alameen Adetunji Tokosi — Drug possession; Chicago, Illinois.
Joshua Ipoade — Wire fraud; Atlanta, Georgia.
Michael Orji — Weapons violations, fraud, identity theft, wire fraud, false citizenship claims, and money laundering; Oxford, Wisconsin.
Ahmadu Apooyin — Drug-related offence; Baltimore, Maryland.
Teslim Kiriji — Money laundering; Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Onomen Uduebor — Identity theft; Seattle, Washington.
Charles Ochi — Money laundering; White Deer, Pennsylvania.
Daniel Eta — Wire fraud; White Deer, Pennsylvania.
Ifeanyi Ibennah — Cruelty towards a child; Tampa, Florida.
Kazeem Runsewe — Wire fraud; Thomson, Illinois.
Fatiu Lawal — Wire fraud; Lompoc, California.
Justin Akubueze — Money laundering; Orem, Utah.
Moyinoluwaseun Okeowo — Larceny, forgery, and concealing stolen property; Orlando, Florida.
Babajide Oluwaseun Faseyi — Assault; Alden, New York.
Bright Eigbedion — Money laundering; Lompoc, California.
Scope of immigration enforcement and next legal steps
The public release forms part of a broader federal push to track down, apprehend, and initiate deportation proceedings against foreign nationals involved in illegal activities within the United States.
While the DHS statement highlights the arrests and pending legal actions, authorities noted that each individual’s case will proceed through standard judicial and administrative immigration processes prior to any final removal orders.
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