The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has apprehended a Nigerian national, Theophilis Anwana, who was convicted of second-degree rape in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Baltimore field office of ICE announced the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
According to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Anwana had earlier been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Bel Air. He has also been under a final order of removal since September 2021.
“Another dangerous criminal illegal alien is in custody thanks to the hard work of ICE @EROBaltimore officers,” the statement read.
“Nigerian national Theophilis Anwana, who has been convicted of second-degree rape, was arrested August 29.
“He has a final order of removal and will remain in ICE custody.”
