Full List of Offenses that Caused the Deportation of 97 Nigerians from US
- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that 97 Nigerians were placed on its deportation list following a nationwide immigration enforcement operation
- Officials said the individuals were linked to serious offences ranging from fraud and identity theft to violent crimes and drug-related charges
- The DHS described the action as part of its “worst-of-the-worst” programme aimed at removing immigrants convicted of crimes that posed risks to public safety
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that 18 Nigerians had recently been added to its deportation list, raising the total number of individuals set for removal to 97.
The update was published on the DHS website on Tuesday.
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Immigration enforcement operation
Officials explained that the arrests were part of a coordinated crackdown across several U.S. states.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents led the operation, which targeted immigrants convicted of serious crimes.
“Worst-of-the-worst” programme
The DHS stated that the deportations were carried out under its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal immigrants programme.
According to the agency, the offences linked to the Nigerians included wire fraud, mail fraud and identity theft. These crimes were described as posing significant financial and security risks.
Full list of offences
The DHS outlined the offences that led to the deportation of the 97 Nigerians. These included:
• Fraud by wire, mail fraud
• Identity theft
• Se x offence
• Carrying prohibited weapon
• Dangerous drugs, mari juana – sell
• Assault, aggravated assault – family strongarm
• Money laundering
• Sexual exploitation of minor – pros titution
• Aggravated assault – non-family strongarm
• Kidnap adult
• Weapon offence
• Larceny
• Flight – escape, escape from custody
• Robbery – street-gun
• Assault, obstruct police
• Aggravated assault – police officer-gun
• Compounding crime
• Driving under influence liquor
• Conspiracy
• Counterfeiting
• False statement, false citizenship
• Fraud – illegal use credit cards
• Computer crimes
DHS position
The DHS emphasised that the deportation programme was designed to remove individuals who posed threats to public safety.
The agency described the Nigerians on the list as part of a group of offenders it considered among the “worst-of-the-worst.”
What is DHS?
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created on November 25, 2002, in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
It brought together 22 federal agencies into a single Cabinet department, making it one of the largest reorganisations in U.S. government history.
The DHS is tasked with safeguarding the nation against terrorism, managing border security, enforcing immigration laws, and responding to natural disasters.
Its agencies include the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Today, DHS remains central to U.S. national security operations.
Social media posts lead to deportation in US
Legit.ng earlier reported that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had begun screening social media accounts of foreign nationals when reviewing immigration benefits applications.
These applications included admission into the US and permanent resident status. The screenings applied to: F-1 students and F-2 dependents, J-1 and J-2 dependents, nonimmigrant visa categories such as H-1B, TN, and O-1, WB/WT (ESTA) travellers, those granted TPS or DACA status, applicants for affirmative immigration relief, lawful permanent residents (green card holders).
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