US adds 19 Nigerians to deportation list over criminal convictions
A total of 19 more Nigerians have been added to the United States government’s list of individuals scheduled for deportation. The list, maintained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, now includes 113 Nigerians convicted of various offences. Those named face charges such as sexual assault of a minor, fraud, assault, drug trafficking, and money laundering. The deportations will take place after the completion of immigration procedures.
What happened
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security updated its “worst of the worst” criminal list, naming 19 additional Nigerians for deportation.
- The total number of Nigerians slated for deportation has now reached 113.
- Offences include sexual assault of a minor, fraud, assault, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
- The individuals were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
- Names listed include Adeolu Solabu, Oladayo Agboola, Chinonso Ochie, Oluchi Jennifer Chimdimma Chime, Samuel Omorodion, and others.
