Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba, for aggravated assault, armed robbery and drug peddling in the United States.

 

 

 

In a statement on Monday, December 29, 2025, ICE disclosed that Ijaoba is a member of a notorious violent street gang, the Bloods, and had entered the country illegally.

 

 

According to the statement, Ijaoba has a final removal order and awaits deportation in ICE custody.

 

 

“Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba is a criminal illegal alien from Nigeria and former member of the Bloods — a notoriously violent street gang. He entered illegally and then racked up an extensive rap sheet that includes convictions for: • Aggravated assault on a police officer with a firearm • Assault & aggravated assault • Armed robbery • Obstruction • Drug sales • Escaping police custody He has a final removal order and awaits deportation in ICE custody,” the statement read.