The names and photographs were published on the website of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as the administration of President Donald Trump continues its immigration enforcement and deportation campaign.
DHS said the initiative was part of efforts to fulfil Trump’s pledge to pursue mass deportations, beginning with individuals considered serious criminal offenders.
The department said it was highlighting foreign nationals arrested by ICE whom it described as the “worst of the worst”, adding that the register is updated periodically and contains individuals from several countries facing various criminal allegations.
The 10 Nigerians recently added to the register include Temitope Bashiru, accused of wire fraud, identity theft and fraud; Ojehoro Lewis, who faces an allegation of cruelty towards a child; and Osemudiamen Kingsley Oziegbe, who is listed over an alleged wire fraud offence.
Daniel Oworen was listed over an alleged dangerous drugs offence, while Raymond H Ekevwo is accused of wire fraud.
Franklin Dikeocha is listed over an alleged sexual offence against a child involving fondling, while Johnson Ogunlana faces allegations of fraud and identity theft.
Chukwuemeka Okorocha is facing allegations including wire fraud, dangerous drugs, possession of a weapon and aggravated assault.
Tunde Korede is listed over conspiracy, while Chukwuemeka Chineye faces allegations including fraud involving a banking-type institution, larceny, identity theft and conspiracy.
The US Department of Homeland Security did not provide a specific date for the deportation of the individuals to Nigeria or their respective countries of origin.
The latest additions come after previous updates to the ICE register involving Nigerian nationals. In February, ICE published the names and photographs of 79 Nigerians on the list, while previous reports indicated that the number of Nigerians on the register had risen to 124 in July.
In August, the US government also announced that it had revoked more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals under the Trump administration over alleged visa violations, criminal conduct or security concerns.
However, the publication of an individual’s name and photograph on the ICE register does not by itself establish guilt, as those listed remain subject to applicable legal and immigration processes.
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