ICE Arrests Nigerian Man in LA Over Sex Crime Convictions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a 53-year-old Nigerian national in Los Angeles on April 21, 2026, over prior convictions for child molestation and other sexual offenses, officials announced Tuesday.

The suspect, identified as Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo, was taken into custody by ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations unit in the city. Authorities stated that Olusanjo faces deportation proceedings following his apprehension. He remains detained at an ICE facility while the case advances.

According to a statement from the Los Angeles ERO office, Olusanjo has a history of arrests for child molestation, sexual battery, and soliciting lewd conduct. The agency described him as a convicted offender with prior criminal involvement. A video released alongside the announcement showed Olusanjo in handcuffs being led from an ICE vehicle into custody, with a narrator confirming his identity and the details of the arrest.

ICE officials emphasized that the operation aligns with ongoing efforts to remove foreign nationals who have committed serious crimes in the United States. The arrest comes amid heightened enforcement priorities targeting individuals with violent or...