February 24, 2026 — SUNTV Global Channel Report
The United States has intensified its immigration enforcement, adding 19 more Nigerians to a growing deportation list, bringing the total number of affected nationals to 113 within the last 21 days.
Authorities from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the latest action forms part of an aggressive nationwide crackdown targeting non-citizens with criminal convictions and final removal orders.
According to officials, the enforcement operation is being driven by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under what the agency described as a “worst-of-the-worst” campaign.
In a statement, DHS disclosed that the affected Nigerians were convicted of serious crimes, including sexual assault of minors, fraud, assault, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
“The Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst criminal aliens arrested by ICE,” the statement said.
The agency added that the operation is being carried out under the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, describing it as part of the broader mass deportation agenda associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, DHS and ICE are fulfilling the promise to prioritize the removal of high-risk individuals,” the statement noted.
Among the newly listed Nigerians are Adeolu Solabu, Oladayo Agboola, Chinonso Ochie, Oluchi Chime, Samuel Omorodion, Sunday Adediora, Sunday Kunkushi, and Mkpouto Etukudoh.
Others include Marcus Unigwe, Kehinde James, Blessing Uchanma, Victor Adebisi, Richard Ugbah, Olaniyi Ojikutu, Oluwamuyiwa Olawoye, Okechukwu Amadi, Femi Jolayemi, Anthony Asanya, Izuchukwu Okoye, and Ebele Agbasiele.
U.S. authorities stated that the individuals are currently in ICE custody and will be deported after the completion of immigration procedures.
The development has sparked fresh concerns among Nigerian diaspora communities, as enforcement actions continue to intensify across the United States.
