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Nigerian Sprint Star, Godson Brume, Faces Serious Charges in the U.S. After Firearm Incident in Baton Rouge
Godson Brume, celebrated as the fourth fastest Nigerian sprinter in history, has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm in the United States while on a non-immigrant visa, following a violent incident in Baton Rouge earlier this year.
The February 2025 incident reportedly unfolded in Brume’s apartment, where he was accompanied by another young woman.
According to court reports, his ex-girlfriend, who is also the mother of his infant child, arrived with the baby, sparking a heated confrontation outside the residence. During the argument, Brume discharged a Glock 43X pistol in the presence of the child.
The confrontation escalated when his ex-girlfriend later opened the apartment door and observed Brume with the other woman. A second altercation occurred, spilling into the surrounding area, during which Brume reportedly fired multiple shots. Law enforcement officials noted multiple bullet strikes in the walls of the apartment complex.
Authorities allege that Brume also smashed the woman’s phone, took the infant, and discarded the firearm in nearby shrubs before deputies apprehended him. Brume now faces severe legal consequences, including up to 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, up to three years of supervised release, and potential deportation.
Brume’s athletic achievements make the case even more shocking. He boasts a Personal Best of 9.90 seconds over 100 meters, earned a silver medal at the 2023 NCAA Championships, and was a member of the LSU 4x100m relay team that set an NCAA record of 37.90 seconds and captured the national title the same year.
The case underscores the stark contrast between Brume’s track success and his legal troubles off the field, raising serious questions about his future both in athletics and life in the Uni
ted States.