ICE Arrests Nigerian National in LA Over Child Molestation Charges, Faces Deportation

On April 21, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained 53-year-old Nigerian citizen Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo in Los Angeles. He was arrested by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations based on prior convictions for child molestation, sexual battery and soliciting lewd conduct. Olusanjo remains in ICE custody as deportation proceedings begin. Authorities say his criminal history in the U.S. was the key factor in seeking his removal. ICE says it continues to prioritise individuals with serious criminal backgrounds in order to maintain public safety and enforce immigration laws.

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