Brume faces up to 15 years in prison and possible deportation after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm.

Godson Brume

Nigerian sprinter Godson Brume, the fourth-fastest man in Nigeria’s history, has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm in the United States while on a non-immigrant visa, sportblits.com reports.

The 22-year-old athlete now faces up to 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release, and potential deportation after serving his sentence.

Incident Details

According to Track and Field Gazette, the incident occurred in February 2025 in Baton Rouge. Brume was reportedly in his apartment with another young woman when his ex-girlfriend, mother of his infant child, arrived with the baby.

An argument outside the apartment escalated, during which Brume discharged a Glock 43X pistol while the child was present. The situation worsened when Brume’s ex-girlfriend discovered him with the other woman, prompting another confrontation. Brume allegedly fired multiple shots, smashed the woman’s phone, and discarded the firearm in nearby shrubs before being detained. Investigators later confirmed several bullet impacts in the apartment complex walls.

Brume’s Athletic Achievements

Despite the legal troubles, Brume has had an impressive track record in athletics. He boasts a personal best of 9.90 seconds in the 100m, won silver at the 2023 NCAA Championships, and was part of the LSU 4x100m relay team that set the NCAA record of 37.90 seconds while claiming the national title in the same year.

This case has drawn attention due to Brume’s high profile in the sprinting world and his potential to represent Nigeria internationally.