BUSTED!Nigerian Faces 5 Years Imprisonment For Attempting Illegal Entry Into U.S

Date: 07-11-2013 3:44 pm (10 years ago) | Author: Victor A. Ofoma
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Kolawole Fakokunde, a Nigerian national, is facing up to five years’ imprisonment after he was arrested by immigration officers at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for trying to enter the U.S illegally.

Fakokunde, who had a valid visitor’s visa on him, was arrested after telling a lie that failed to pan out. He had told U.S. authorities he was headed to Philadelphia to attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference. Unfortunately for him, the conference, one of the world’s largest law enforcement gatherings, had been over for about two weeks.

Media reports said the Nigerian arrived in the U.S aboard an Arik Airlines flight, claiming to be a prison guard. But, he later told a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer that someone else “helped him complete his visa application,” in which he falsely claimed to be a prison guard travelling to the U.S. to attend IACP.

Based on the information he provided at the time to the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs in Lagos, Fakokunde was issued a valid visitor’s visa.

He admitted that he was not employed as a prison guard, that he did not intend to travel to Philadelphia to attend the IACP conference, and that his true purpose for visiting the United States was vacation.

Fakokunde is standing trial in a U.S federal court for “knowingly and willfully” trying to use a U.S. visa obtained through false information

Posted: at 7-11-2013 03:44 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- Kechywillz at 7-11-2013 04:16 PM (10 years ago)
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the main issue be say u don enter u.s,even their prison make sense pass naija

Posted: at 7-11-2013 04:16 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- miamivice at 7-11-2013 04:27 PM (10 years ago)
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Flight delayed in Nigeria, No electricity. no water, Andrew is checking out. good try young Man
Posted: at 7-11-2013 04:27 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Senegal at 7-11-2013 04:52 PM (10 years ago)
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Nice try
Posted: at 7-11-2013 04:52 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- newtoncruz at 7-11-2013 05:00 PM (10 years ago)
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just only for illegal entry
Posted: at 7-11-2013 05:00 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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- ascandiuzzi at 7-11-2013 05:01 PM (10 years ago)
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Yeah, that happens.

Posted: at 7-11-2013 05:01 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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- proly at 7-11-2013 05:21 PM (10 years ago)
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kkk
Posted: at 7-11-2013 05:21 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- Wysetots at 7-11-2013 05:23 PM (10 years ago)
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Well......At-least he'll be dreaming for 5 years.
Posted: at 7-11-2013 05:23 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- cocoeni at 7-11-2013 06:02 PM (10 years ago)
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hmmmm,na waoooh.
Posted: at 7-11-2013 06:02 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- Yossman at 7-11-2013 06:16 PM (10 years ago)
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why nw?
Posted: at 7-11-2013 06:16 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- paulohking at 7-11-2013 06:17 PM (10 years ago)
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Roll Eyes
Posted: at 7-11-2013 06:17 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- zoe61 at 7-11-2013 06:21 PM (10 years ago)
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why is he  lieing
Posted: at 7-11-2013 06:21 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- jossy4reall at 7-11-2013 06:24 PM (10 years ago)
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na waaooo

Posted: at 7-11-2013 06:24 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- osamabinladin at 7-11-2013 08:24 PM (10 years ago)
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Bad market !
Posted: at 7-11-2013 08:24 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- IDOKOO at 7-11-2013 08:25 PM (10 years ago)
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At least na their prison fine pass naija G.R.A. so, just manage am. but, wait o..make dem depport am make yawa finish frm ground jarey..
Posted: at 7-11-2013 08:25 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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- kenosas at 7-11-2013 08:35 PM (10 years ago)
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i understand the guy mood ,it was confused at of anxiety,first time of seeing foreign police interrogating you,if you not so bold and encouraging you ll never succeed them ,boc they re so smart,ll i pray God see you through .
Posted: at 7-11-2013 08:35 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- chicco77 at 7-11-2013 08:40 PM (10 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 7-11-2013 08:40 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- micc at 7-11-2013 08:59 PM (10 years ago)
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Sorry o
Posted: at 7-11-2013 08:59 PM (10 years ago) | Hero
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- Seun9ce at 7-11-2013 09:36 PM (10 years ago)
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Whao! Why Nt throug right way?
Posted: at 7-11-2013 09:36 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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- engrtope at 7-11-2013 11:48 PM (10 years ago)
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No wahala
Posted: at 7-11-2013 11:48 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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