US to deport 79 Nigerians convicted of crimes
The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to deport 79 Nigerians who have been convicted of various offences. The individuals are listed on the agency’s ‘worst-of-the-worst’ criminal list. Offences include fraud, drug peddling, assault, manslaughter, and robbery. The move is part of a broader crackdown on criminal immigrants under the current US administration.
What happened
- The US Department of Homeland Security is set to deport 79 convicted Nigerians identified as serious offenders.
- Crimes committed by those on the list include fraud, drug peddling, assault, manslaughter, and robbery.
- The crackdown is being carried out by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the direction of Secretary Noem.
- The list of names includes individuals such as Boluwaji Akingunsoye, Ejike Asiegbunam, Emmanuel Mayegun Adeola, and many others.
- The intensified deportation campaign has caused panic among Nigerians in the US, with some reportedly going into hiding or returning home secretly.
