ICE Los Angeles Arrests Nigerian National Olatunde Olusanjo for Prior Child Molestation and Sex Offenses

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles arrested Nigerian national Olatunde Olusanjo, 53, on April 21, 2026. The arrest stems from his criminal record, which includes prior offenses for child molestation and sexual battery.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces federal immigration laws within the United States. Its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) branch specifically identifies, arrests, and removes non-citizens who violate these laws, particularly those with criminal records. This mandate prioritizes individuals who pose a risk to national security, border security, and public safety, including individuals with serious criminal histories like sexual offenses. The Los Angeles ERO office often communicates significant arrests to the public.

ICE Los Angeles officers arrested Olatunde Olusanjo, 53, in Los Angeles on April 21, 2026. Olusanjo, a citizen of Nigeria, was taken into custody after authorities identified him as a criminal illegal alien and a convicted sex offender. His criminal record includes prior arrests for child molestation, sexual battery, and soliciting lewd conduct. He is currently held in ICE custody.

Olusanjo's designation as a "criminal illegal alien" refers to his non-citizen status combined with his criminal history in the United States. As a "convicted sex offender," his case aligns with ICE's highest enforcement priorities, focusing on individuals who pose significant public safety risks. He will remain in ICE custody, undergoing what is termed "pending removal" – the administrative and legal process to deport a non-citizen from the U.S. An immigration judge will review his case, evaluating his immigration status and criminal convictions to determine the final decision regarding his removal from the country. This process ensures legal due process while addressing public safety concerns.

The outcome of these proceedings will clarify his future status. Watch for updates from ICE as Olusanjo's removal case progresses through the immigration court system.