US releases names, photos of 112 Nigerians facing deportation

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reduced the number of Nigerians on its deportation list to 112 and published their names and photographs online.

The updated list contains Nigerians from different parts of the country who are facing removal from the United States.

The development was contained in an updated list published by the DHS on its official website.

Among the Nigerians identified are Cletus Onyali, Olaolu Alabi, Marcus Unigwe, Mkpouto Etukudoh, Blessing Uchanma, Olaniyi Ojikutu, Richard Ugbah, Oluwamuyiwa Olawoye, Anthony Asanya and Ebele Agbasiele.

Others listed include Izuchukwu Okoye, Olufemi Olufisayo Olutiola, Abiemwense Obanor, Chibuzo Nwaonu, Oluchi Jennifer Chimdimma Chime, Ifeanyi Okoro, Oluwaseun Kassim, Quazeem Adeyinka and Talatu Dada.

The full list contains 112 names, with the remaining names and photographs available through the DHS portal.

The publication of the identities and photographs comes as the US government continues to tighten immigration enforcement, particularly against undocumented immigrants and people with outstanding removal orders.

The latest development also comes amid efforts by US authorities to secure greater cooperation from foreign governments in accepting nationals who have been ordered to leave the country.

Nigeria has previously faced pressure from Washington over the repatriation of Nigerians subject to deportation.

The publication of the updated list provides details of the Nigerians currently identified by the DHS for removal and allows the public to access their names and photographs.