US Names 24 Nigerians Detained Over Alleged Criminal Offences

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the names and photographs of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration authorities in different parts of the country over alleged criminal offences.

The development was reported on Sunday, October 11, 2026, as the US government continues its immigration enforcement and deportation campaign.

According to reports citing information released by DHS, the individuals were arrested by officers of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in several states. The offences listed against them include wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, drug-related offences, identity theft, assault, forgery and cruelty towards a child.

DHS said the publication highlights non-US citizens apprehended by immigration enforcement officers. The department also described the individuals as part of what it called the “worst of worst criminal aliens” arrested by ICE.

However, the information available in the reports does not establish the final legal or immigration status of every individual. Being named on the list should not automatically be interpreted as proof of a criminal conviction or confirmation that deportation has been completed.

Full list of 24 Nigerians named by US authorities

The names, offences listed by the authorities and reported arrest locations are as follows:

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 — Sale of amphetamine; 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-related offences, 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.

Fraud and money laundering among offences listed

The list includes several cases involving alleged financial crimes, particularly wire fraud, mail fraud and money laundering. Other entries concern drug-related offences, identity theft, weapons-related allegations, assault and offences involving a child.

The individuals were reportedly arrested in locations across multiple US states, including Texas, New Jersey, Georgia, California, Florida, Pennsylvania and Illinois.

The release forms part of the broader immigration enforcement campaign being pursued by the administration of US President Donald Trump. ICE is responsible for immigration enforcement operations, including the arrest and detention of non-US citizens who may face removal proceedings.

Deportation status not confirmed for every individual

Although some media reports have described the Nigerians as being listed for deportation, the information cited in the reports does not provide a complete account of each person’s immigration proceedings or establish that all 24 have already been removed from the United States.

Their individual circumstances may differ, depending on the status of their immigration cases and any related criminal proceedings.

The allegations listed against them should therefore be understood in the context of the information made public by the authorities. Details about court outcomes, convictions and final deportation decisions would need to be confirmed from the relevant official records.

CentralNewsNG.com will continue to report developments concerning Nigerians abroad and immigration enforcement actions as further verified information becomes available.