Mass Deportation Looms: Over 3,690 Nigerians And Others Face Removal From The US – Full List Revealed

Around 3,690 Nigerians are among those facing deportation as President Donald Trump intensifies efforts to combat illegal immigration in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

A document from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), obtained by The PUNCH on Tuesday, outlines the nationalities and numbers of individuals under ICE’s “non-detained docket” with final removal orders.

According to the report, as of November 24, 2024, over 1.4 million non-citizens have been flagged for deportation.

Deportation Breakdown

The document, titled “Noncitizens on the ICE Non-Detained Docket with Final Orders of Removal by Country of Citizenship,” shows that Mexico and El Salvador top the list with 252,044 and 203,822 deportees, respectively. Nigerians make up 3,690 individuals in this category.

ICE, which is responsible for protecting national security by addressing cross-border crimes and illegal immigration, has significantly ramped up deportation operations. Trump’s renewed immigration policies have sparked growing concerns among Nigerians and other African nationals living illegally in the U.S.

Mass Deportation Operations Begin

Last Thursday, hundreds of migrants were detained, with some being deported via military aircraft as part of Trump’s mass deportation initiative.

On his inauguration day as the 47th President, Trump signed multiple executive orders tightening immigration laws, including ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.

He also declared a national emergency at the southern border, deploying more troops and threatening to expel “criminal aliens.”

Tensions with Colombia Resolved

Trump’s deportation plan faced opposition from Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, who initially blocked U.S. military aircraft carrying deportees.

In retaliation, Trump announced tariffs and sanctions against Colombia, threatening to increase tariffs to 50% within a week and impose financial and visa restrictions.

By Sunday night, the standoff was resolved after Colombia agreed to accept deportation flights. President Petro’s government issued a statement confirming that deportees would be received under “dignified conditions.”

The White House acknowledged the agreement, noting that tariffs and sanctions were “held in reserve,” pending Colombia’s compliance.