The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has disclosed the identities and photographs of 24 Nigerians detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), accused of various crimes including fraud, money laundering, drug offences, identity theft, assault, forgery, and child abuse.

DHS emphasised that the list aims to identify non-U.S. citizens with criminal backgrounds, aligning with President Donald Trump’s broader deportation efforts.

The Nigerians named and alleged offences include:

1. Emmanuel Omowaiye — mail fraud.
2. Laurene Onwuka — fraud and impersonation.
3. Olusegun Shonekan — wire fraud.
4. Olusegun Olaseni — amphetamine sale.
5. Peter Ude — wire fraud.
6. Newton Jemide — wire fraud, conspiracy, and mail fraud.
7. Shedrack Umukoro — money laundering.
8. Olasoji Akinbode — fraud and impersonation.
9. Oluwatosin Afolabi — fraud.
10. Alameen Adetunji Tokosi — drug possession.
11. Joshua Ipoade — wire fraud.
12. Michael Orji — weapons violation, fraud, identity theft, wire fraud, false citizenship, and money laundering.
13. Ahmadu Apooyin — drug-related offence.
14. Teslim Kiriji — money laundering.
15. Onomen Uduebor — identity theft.
16. Charles Ochi — money laundering.
17. Daniel Eta — wire fraud.
18. Ifeanyi Ibennah — cruelty towards a child.
19. Kazeem Runsewe — wire fraud.
20. Fatiu Lawal — wire fraud.
21. Justin Akubueze — money laundering.
22. Moyinoluwaseun Okeowo — larceny, forgery, and concealing stolen property.
23. Babajide Oluwaseun Faseyi — assault.
24. Bright Eigbedion — money laundering.

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