The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport 124 Nigerians identified among what it described as the “worst of the worst” criminal aliens in the country.
According to a statement published on the DHS website on Wednesday, the affected Nigerians are part of an ongoing immigration enforcement exercise targeting foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes as the Trump administration intensifies its deportation programme.
While the department released the names and photographs of those listed, it did not specify when the deportations would begin or provide details of the individual offences committed by each person.
DHS Says Deportation Targets the “Worst of the Worst”
In a statement, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the deportation exercise forms part of its broader effort to remove criminal immigrants from the United States.
The agency stated:
“The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“Under DHS leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Trump’s promise and carrying out mass deportations — starting with the worst of the worst — including the illegal aliens you see here.”
Although the DHS said those listed had been convicted of serious crimes, it did not disclose the specific offences linked to each individual.
List Of Nigerians Named For Deportation
The 124 Nigerians listed by the DHS include:
Sunday Adediora, Sunday Kunkushi, Mkpouto Etukudoh, Marcus Unigwe, Olaniyi Ojikutu, 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.
Others named are Oludayo Adeagbo, Olaniyi Akintuyi, Talatu Dada, Olatunde Oladinni, Jelili Qudus, Abayomi Daramola, Toluwani Adebakin, Olamide Jolayemi, Isaiah Okere, Benji Macaulay, Joseph Ogbara, Olusegun Martins, Kingsley Ariegwe, Olugbenga Abass, Adeyinka Ademokunla, Christian Ogunghide, Christopher Ojuma, Olamide Adedipe, Patrick Onogwu, Olajide Olateru-Olagbegi and Omotayo Akinto.
The list also includes Kenneth Unanka, Jeremiah Ehis, Oluwafemi Orimolade, Ayibatonye Bienzigha, Uche Diuno, Akinwale Adaramaja, Boluwatife Afolabi, Chinonso Ochie, Olayinka A. Jones, Theophilus Anwana, Aishatu Umaru, Henry Idiagbonya, Okechukwu Okoronkwo, Daro Kosin, Sakiru Ambali, Kamaludeen Giwa, Cyril Odogwu, Ifeanyi Echigeme, Kingsley Ibhadore, Suraj Tairu, Peter Equere, Dasola Abdulraheem, Adewale Aladekoba and Akeem Adeleke.
Also listed are Bernard Oretekor, Abiemwense Obanor, Olufemi Olutiola, Chukwuemeka Okorie, Abimbola Esan, Elizabeth Miller, Chima Orji, Adetunji Olofinlade, Abdul Akinsanya, Elizabeth Adeshewo, Dennis Ofuoma, Quazeem Adeyinka, Ifeanyi Okoro, Oluwaseun Kassim, Olumide Morakinyo, Abraham Ola Osoko, Oluchi Jennifer and Chibuzo Nwaonu.
Previous Deportation Announcements
This is not the first time the DHS has identified a large number of Nigerians for deportation.
In February 2026, the department announced plans to deport 79 Nigerians, also describing them as the “worst of the worst” criminal aliens in the United States.
At the time, the affected individuals were reportedly convicted of offences including fraud, drug trafficking, assault, robbery, manslaughter and other related crimes.
Nigeria Faces Increased U.S. Immigration Scrutiny
Nigeria has recently faced increased attention under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
In June 2026, the United States introduced partial visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, citing concerns over identity management, information sharing, visa overstay rates and security screening procedures.
The latest deportation announcement is widely seen as part of the Trump administration’s intensified nationwide immigration enforcement campaign, which has prioritised the removal of criminal immigrants following the President’s return to office on January 20, 2025.
Conclusion
The inclusion of 124 Nigerians on the DHS deportation list highlights the continued expansion of the U.S. government’s immigration enforcement efforts. While authorities have confirmed that those listed were convicted of serious crimes, the department has yet to announce when the deportations will take place or provide details of the individual convictions. The development comes amid broader immigration measures affecting Nigeria, including recent visa restrictions and heightened security screening policies.
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