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Nigerian man deported after 2 decades in U.S.

Jun 23, 2026

Country of origin: Nigeria

Nigerian man deported after 2 decades in U.S.
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Ayodeji Ajayi, a Nigerian national, was deported by ICE after remaining in the United States illegally for nearly two decades. Ajayi entered the U.S. in 2007 on a student visa but did not return to school and remained in the country without authorization. He accumulated multiple criminal convictions including domestic violence, trespassing, intimidation, obstruction, and charges related to kidnapping, rape, and family neglect. ICE attributed the deportation to Trump administration immigration enforcement policies.

Timeline

Jun 23, 2026—Ajayi was deported by ICE
2007—Ayodeji Ajayi entered the United States on a student visa
2007-2026—Ajayi remained in the country illegally after leaving school and accumulated multiple criminal convictions including domestic violence, trespassing, intimidation, obstruction, and charges related to kidnapping, rape, and family neglect
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