Photos: ‘Worst’ Nigerian criminals convicted of terrorism, murder, rape, fraud; U.S. to deport 79
Dozens of convicted Nigerian criminals, considered among “worst of the worst” villains in the United States, have been scheduled for deportation to Nigeria.
In its latest publication on its website, seen by Peoples Gazette on Wednesday, 79 convicted Nigerians are expected to face deportation.
“The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Trump’s promise and carrying out mass deportations – starting with the worst of the worst – including the illegal aliens you see here,” a statement by the DHS said.
See faces, names and crimes of the convicted Nigerians below.
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