United States immigration authorities have apprehended a Nigerian national linked to serious criminal activities and gang membership. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to remove individuals who pose a threat to public safety.
Details of the Arrest and Charges
On Monday, December 29, 2025, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba. The agency described him as a criminal alien from Nigeria and a former member of the violent street gang known as the Bloods.
According to ICE, Ijaoba initially entered the United States illegally. Following his entry, he accumulated a significant criminal record. His convictions include several serious offenses.
- Aggravated assault on a police officer with a firearm
- Assault and aggravated assault
- Armed robbery
- Obstruction of justice
- Drug sales
- Escaping police custody
Current Status and Pending Deportation
ICE officials confirmed that Ijaoba is currently in their custody. He has received a final order for his removal from the United States and now awaits deportation proceedings to be executed.
The statement from ICE emphasized that individuals like Ijaoba, who enter the country unlawfully and then engage in violent criminal behavior, are a high priority for arrest and removal.
Implications and Broader Context
This case underscores the collaboration between immigration enforcement and criminal law agencies in the U.S. It serves as a reminder of the legal consequences facing non-citizens who commit serious crimes after illegal entry.
The arrest of Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba is part of ICE's ongoing operations targeting removable aliens with criminal convictions, particularly those involving violence, weapons, and threats to law enforcement.
