U.S. to Deport 79 Nigerians, Labeled Among ‘Worst of the Worst’ Criminals

U.S. to Deport 79 Nigerians, Labeled Among ‘Worst of the Worst’ Criminals.

United States immigration officials have taken 79 Nigerians into custody, marking the start of a promised wave of deportations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) described those arrested as being among the “worst of the worst” criminal offenders living illegally in the country.

The group, which includes six women, now faces removal from the U.S. following their arrests. They are accused of a range of serious crimes. The allegations listed by officials include sexual assault, fraud, kidnapping, robbery, manslaughter, and smuggling cocaine.

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In a statement, the DHS connected the operation directly to President Donald Trump’s long-standing pledge on immigration enforcement. The agency said it planned to “fulfil President Donald Trump’s promise and carry out mass deportations,” and indicated these arrests were just the beginning.

“We are starting with the worst of the worst – including the illegal aliens you see here,” the statement read.

The announcement signals a sharp focus on migrants with criminal records, a priority repeatedly emphasized by the Trump administration. While large-scale deportation operations have been announced before, this move against a specific national group—and with such strong language—has drawn immediate attention.

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Immigration advocacy groups often argue that such sweeping operations can foster fear in migrant communities and sometimes ensnare individuals with minor infractions. However, the DHS has explicitly detailed serious felony charges for this particular group.

The next step for the 79 individuals will be deportation proceedings. The process can involve hearings before an immigration judge, though those with final removal orders could be sent back to Nigeria relatively quickly.

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This operation is being watched closely as a test of the administration’s capacity and commitment to expand deportations. For the 79 Nigerians now in custody, it marks a sudden and severe turn in their American journey, ending with the prospect of being returned home under the label of criminal offenders.