53-Year-Old Nigerian Man, Held by US ICE Over Child Sexual Abuse Records, Faces Deportation
US immigration authorities have arrested a 53-year-old Nigerian national in Los Angeles over previous allegations involving sexual offences, including child-related abuse claims.
The suspect, identified as Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo, was taken into custody on April 21, 2026, by officers of the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) unit under the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He is currently being held in ICE custody as deportation proceedings continue.
According to the Los Angeles ERO office, Olusanjo has a history of criminal allegations that include child molestation, sexual battery, and solicitation of lewd conduct. Officials described him in a statement shared on social media as a “criminal illegal alien and convicted sex offender.”
Authorities said the arrest forms part of ongoing immigration enforcement actions targeting foreign nationals with prior criminal records, particularly those involving sexual offences.
ICE officials stated that the suspect will remain in custody pending removal from the United States, following standard deportation procedures.
The Department of Homeland Security has previously noted increased enforcement activity involving individuals with serious criminal allegations, including offences related to sexual violence and other violent crimes. In earlier operations, dozens of foreign nationals, including Nigerians, were reportedly arrested as part of similar crackdowns.
From a child protection and safeguarding perspective, the case highlights ongoing concerns about monitoring individuals with prior allegations involving children. Experts say such cases underscore the importance of strict enforcement systems to reduce potential risks to vulnerable populations.
Authorities have not provided additional details on prior court outcomes or pending legal proceedings related to the suspect’s earlier allegations. ICE confirmed that investigations and removal processes are ongoing.
