US Names 24 Nigerians Arrested Over Fraud, Money Laundering, Drug Offences

The United States government has published the names and photographs of 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities over various alleged criminal offences as the administration intensifies its deportation drive.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the information, identifying the Nigerian nationals apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in different parts of the country.

According to the department’s publication, the offences associated with the arrests range from wire and mail fraud to money laundering, drug-related crimes, identity theft, assault, forgery and cruelty towards a child.

Explaining the purpose of the publication, DHS said it was highlighting non-US citizens with criminal records who had been arrested by immigration enforcement officers.

“The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),” the agency stated.

DHS added: “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.”

Names, Offences and Arrest Locations of the 24 Nigerians

The details released by the US authorities identify the following individuals, alongside the offences listed against them and their respective arrest locations.

1. Emmanuel Omowaiye — Mail fraud; Richmond, Texas.
2. Laurene Onwuka — Fraud and impersonation; Chantilly, Virginia.
3. Olusegun Shonekan — Wire fraud; Newark, New Jersey.
4. Olusegun Olaseni — Amphetamine sale; Greencastle, Indiana.
5. Peter Ude — Wire fraud; Atlanta, Georgia.
6. Newton Jemide — Wire fraud, conspiracy and mail fraud; Fort Dix, New Jersey.
7. Shedrack Umukoro — Money laundering; Yazoo City, Mississippi.
8. Olasoji Akinbode — Fraud and impersonation; Kearny, New Jersey.
9. Oluwatosin Afolabi — Fraud; Conroe, Texas.
10. Alameen Adetunji Tokosi — Drug possession; Chicago, Illinois.
11. Joshua Ipoade — Wire fraud; Atlanta, Georgia.
12. Michael Orji — Weapons offence, fraud, identity theft, wire fraud, false citizenship and money laundering; Oxford, Wisconsin.
13. Ahmadu Apooyin — Drug-related offence; Baltimore, Maryland.
14. Teslim Kiriji — Money laundering; Yazoo City, Mississippi.
15. Onomen Uduebor — Identity theft; Seattle, Washington.
16. Charles Ochi — Money laundering; White Deer, Pennsylvania.
17. Daniel Eta — Wire fraud; White Deer, Pennsylvania.
18. Ifeanyi Ibennah — Cruelty towards a child; Tampa, Florida.
19. Kazeem Runsewe — Wire fraud; Thomson, Illinois.
20. Fatiu Lawal — Wire fraud; Lompoc, California.
21. Justin Akubueze — Money laundering; Orem, Utah.
22. Moyinoluwaseun Okeowo — Larceny, forgery and concealing stolen property; Orlando, Florida.
23. Babajide Oluwaseun Faseyi — Assault; Alden, New York.
24. Bright Eigbedion — Money laundering; Lompoc, California.

DHS Explains Purpose of Publication

The Department of Homeland Security said the announcement was part of its wider efforts to enforce US immigration laws. ICE officers are responsible for carrying out arrests as part of the campaign.

The development comes amid the US administration’s continued push to remove non-citizens considered priorities for immigration enforcement.

Nevertheless, the published information does not establish the final immigration status of each person or confirm that deportation proceedings have been completed.

Being named in the DHS announcement, therefore, does not necessarily mean that an individual has already been deported.

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