United States immigration authorities have arrested a 53-year-old Nigerian national in Los Angeles over prior convictions involving child molestation and other sexual offences.
The Enforcement and Removal Operations office in Los Angeles confirmed the arrest on Friday through its official X account, stating that officers took 53-year-old Olatunde Olusanjo into custody on April 21.
According to the agency, Olusanjo has a criminal history that includes serious sexual offences.
“Olusanjo has previous arrests for child molestation, sexual battery and soliciting lewd conduct. He is in ICE custody pending removal,” the agency said.
A video released alongside the statement showed the suspect in handcuffs being escorted from an ICE vehicle into custody.
In the clip, the narrator identified Olusanjo as a Nigerian citizen and described him as a “criminal illegal alien and convicted sex offender”.
“Los Angeles ICE arrested criminal illegal alien and convicted sex offender Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo on April 21, 2026, a citizen of Nigeria.
“Olusanjo’s criminal record includes child molestation, sexual battery, and sexual solicitation,” the narrator said.
He is currently being held in ICE custody as removal proceedings continue.
