The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expended its “Worst-of-the-Worst” deportation list to include 18 additional Nigerians, bringing, the total number of Nigerians targeted for removal to 97.
The move follows last week’s announcement that 79 Nigerians convicted of various crimes were earmarked for deportation.
DHS records updated on Monday February 9, 2026 revealed that the newly added individuals are primarily linked to wire fraud, mail fraud, and identity theft.
In a statement, DHS said the operation forms part of a nationwide effort to remove criminal immigrants.
“The U.S Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst criminal aliens arrested by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement”, it said.
“Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, DHS and ICE personnel are implementing mass deportations, starting with the most dangerous offenders”
Among the Nigerians newly listed are: Oluwaseyanu Akinola Afolabi, Olugbeminiyi Aderibigbe, Benjamin Ifebayo, Obinwanne Okeke, Kolawole Aminu, Oluwadamilola Olufunso Ojo, Franklin Ibeabuchi, Alex Afolabi Ogunshakin, Joshua Ineh, Stephen Oseghale, Eghosa Obaretin, Adesina Surajudeen Lasisi, Ibrahim Ijaoba, Azeez Yinusa, Charles Akabiogu, Kelechi Umeh, Lotenna Chisom Umeadi, Donald Ehie, and Chukwudi Kingsley Kalu.
The updated figures reflect President Trump administration’s sustained hardline approach to immigration enforcement, with a focus on removing foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes, including a growing number of Nigerians.
-9News Nigeria.
