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The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to deport at least 124 Nigerians identified among what it described as the “worst of the worst” criminal aliens in the country.
The announcement was contained in a statement published on the department’s website on Wednesday, with the affected Nigerians included on a register of foreign nationals facing removal over criminal convictions.
Although the DHS released the names and photographs of the individuals, it did not specify when the deportations would be carried out.
According to the agency, the move is part of an ongoing immigration enforcement operation targeting non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.
“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,” the statement read.
It 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.”
The department, however, did not disclose the specific offences committed by each of the 124 Nigerians or provide a timeline for their removal.
Among those listed are 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, alongside more than 100 other Nigerian nationals.
This is the second time in 2026 that a large number of Nigerians have been named by the DHS for deportation.
In February, the agency announced plans to deport at least 79 Nigerians, also describing them as among the “worst of the worst” criminal aliens in the United States. Those individuals were reported to have been convicted of offences including fraud, drug trafficking, assault, manslaughter and robbery.
Nigeria has also faced increased immigration scrutiny under the administration of US President Donald Trump. In June, the United States imposed partial visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, citing concerns over identity management, information sharing, visa overstay rates and security screening.
The latest deportation plan is part of a broader immigration enforcement campaign being pursued by the Trump administration following the president’s return to office on January 20, 2025.
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