The sentence was handed down by U.S. Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick, according to a statement issued on June 30, 2026, by the U.S. Department of Justice and announced by United States Attorney Kurt L. Wall.
The 23-year-old, who resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was convicted of possessing a firearm as an alien admitted to the United States under a non-immigrant F-1 student visa. In addition to serving his prison term, Oghenebrume will be subject to removal or deportation from the United States upon completing his sentence.
According to court documents, Oghenebrume admitted to possessing a Glock Model 43X 9mm pistol on February 7, 2025, while studying in the United States under an F-1 visa.
Authorities said the incident occurred after Oghenebrume's former girlfriend, who is also the mother of his infant child, arrived at his apartment with their baby. At the time, Oghenebrume was reportedly inside the apartment with another woman.
Investigators said an argument broke out between Oghenebrume and his ex-girlfriend outside the apartment, during which he allegedly discharged the firearm while the infant was present.
According to the Department of Justice, Oghenebrume later returned to the apartment, where another confrontation ensued after his ex-girlfriend entered the residence. The dispute continued outside, and he allegedly fired several additional shots as the woman fled the scene.
Authorities said multiple bullet holes were later discovered in the walls of the apartment complex.
The Department of Justice further stated that Oghenebrume smashed his ex-girlfriend's mobile phone and took custody of their infant during the incident. The child was eventually retrieved with the assistance of the other woman who had been inside the apartment.
When deputies from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrived, Oghenebrume allegedly ignored their commands, walked away from officers, and discarded the Glock pistol into nearby shrubs before he was apprehended.
Investigators also interviewed a neighbour, who reported hearing gunshots and said the noise had left his ears ringing.
During a post-Miranda interview, Oghenebrume admitted firing the weapon, telling detectives that he intended to frighten his ex-girlfriend into leaving the apartment complex.
United States Attorney Kurt L. Wall commended the efforts of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security–Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office for their roles in the investigation.
The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Jeremy S. Johnson and Lyman E. Thornton III.
According to the Department of Justice, the case forms part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating illegal immigration, dismantling transnational criminal organisations, and prosecuting violent offenders across the United States.
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