No fewer than 19 additional Nigerians have been placed on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “worst of the worst” criminal list, bringing the total number of Nigerians scheduled for deportation from the United States to 113.
Information published on the department’s website on Sunday shows that the updated list reflects a significant increase from the initial figure announced in recent weeks.
The newly named individuals were convicted of a range of offences, including sexual assault of a minor, fraud, assault, drug trafficking and money laundering.
According to a note accompanying the release, the convicts were apprehended by officials of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and will be deported after completing the required immigration processes.
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It read, “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“Under Secretary Kristi Noem’s leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling Donald Trump’s promise and carrying out mass deportations — starting with the worst of the worst — including the illegal aliens you see here.”
Among the Nigerians newly added to the list are Adeolu Solabu, Oladayo Agboola, Chinonso Ochie, Oluchi Jennifer Chimdimma Chime, Samuel Omorodion, Sunday Adediora, Sunday Kunkushi and Mkpouto Etukudoh.
Others include Marcus Unigwe, Kehinde James, Blessing Uchanma, Victor Adebisi, Richard Ugbah, Olaniyi Ojikutu, Oluwamuyiwa Olawoye, Okechukwu Amadi, Femi Jolayemi, Anthony Asanya, Izuchukwu Okoye and Ebele Agbasiele.
The latest development comes amid an intensified crackdown by U.S. authorities targeting criminal and undocumented migrants.
Earlier reports indicated that 79 convicted Nigerians were initially listed for deportation following their arrest by ICE. Within three weeks, that figure has climbed to 113, reflecting the expanded enforcement action.