US Government Releases Names, Photos Of 24 Nigerians Arrested By ICE Over Alleged Crimes

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers over various alleged criminal offences as the country continues its immigration enforcement and deportation campaign.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the arrests took place across several states in the United States, with the individuals linked by authorities to alleged offences ranging from fraud and money laundering to drug-related crimes, identity theft, assault, forgery, weapons offences and child cruelty.

In a statement released on Sunday, the DHS said the publication was part of its efforts to highlight foreign nationals with criminal records who had been apprehended by immigration enforcement officers. The department added that the arrests formed part of the administration’s broader efforts to remove immigrants targeted under its enforcement priorities.

The US authorities described the individuals featured in the announcement as among the criminal offenders arrested by ICE, although the allegations against each person vary.

The Nigerians were reportedly apprehended in Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, Indiana, Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, Wisconsin, Maryland, Washington, Pennsylvania, Florida, California, Utah and New York.

Those identified include Emmanuel Omowaiye, arrested in Richmond, Texas, over alleged mail fraud, and Laurene Onwuka, apprehended in Chantilly, Virginia, over alleged fraud and impersonation.

Olusegun Shonekan was arrested in Newark, New Jersey, in connection with alleged wire fraud, while Olusegun Olaseni was apprehended in Greencastle, Indiana, over the alleged sale of amphetamine.

Peter Ude was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, over alleged wire fraud, while Newton Jemide was apprehended in Fort Dix, New Jersey, over allegations involving wire fraud, conspiracy and mail fraud.

Shedrack Umukoro was arrested in Yazoo City, Mississippi, over alleged money laundering, while Olasoji Akinbode was apprehended in Kearny, New Jersey, over alleged fraud and impersonation.

Oluwatosin Afolabi was arrested in Conroe, Texas, over alleged fraud, while Alameen Adetunji Tokosi was apprehended in Chicago, Illinois, over alleged drug possession.

Joshua Ipoade was also arrested in Atlanta, Georgia, over alleged wire fraud. Michael Orji, apprehended in Oxford, Wisconsin, was listed in connection with alleged weapons offences, fraud, identity theft, wire fraud, false claims of citizenship and money laundering.

Ahmadu Apooyin was arrested in Baltimore, Maryland, over an alleged drug-related offence, while Teslim Kiriji was apprehended in Yazoo City, Mississippi, over alleged money laundering.

Onomen Uduebor was arrested in Seattle, Washington, over alleged identity theft. Charles Ochi and Daniel Eta were both apprehended in White Deer, Pennsylvania, in connection with alleged money laundering and wire fraud, respectively.

Ifeanyi Ibennah was arrested in Tampa, Florida, over alleged cruelty towards a child, while Kazeem Runsewe was apprehended in Thomson, Illinois, over alleged wire fraud.

Fatiu Lawal was arrested in Lompoc, California, over alleged wire fraud, while Justin Akubueze was apprehended in Orem, Utah, over alleged money laundering.

Moyinoluwaseun Okeowo was arrested in Orlando, Florida, over allegations involving larceny, forgery and concealing stolen property. Babajide Oluwaseun Faseyi was apprehended in Alden, New York, over an alleged assault offence.

Bright Eigbedion was the final Nigerian named in the announcement. He was arrested in Lompoc, California, over alleged money laundering.

The announcement comes amid continued immigration enforcement efforts by the US government targeting foreign nationals identified by authorities as priorities for removal.

However, the offences listed against the individuals are allegations reported by US authorities and should not, in themselves, be taken as proof of guilt or as confirmation that every individual has been convicted.