The Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and entities allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria.
The list was published on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), which is responsible for implementing targeted sanctions in line with the country’s counter-terrorism framework.
According to the committee, the named individuals and organisations are suspected of involvement in financing activities connected to terrorism.
The publication includes both individuals and groups believed to have affiliations with proscribed organisations such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru), and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
Those listed include Abdulsamat Ohida, Mohammed Sani, Abdurrahman Abdurrahman, Fatima Ishaq, Tukur Mamu, Yusuf Ghazali, Muhammad Sani, Abubakar Muhammad, Sallamudeen Hassan, Adamu Ishak, Hassana Isah, Abdulkareem Musa, Umar Abdullahi, Abdurrahman Ado, Bashir Yusuf, Ibrahim Alhassan, Muhammad Isah, Salihu Adamu, Surajo Mohammad, Fannami Bukar, Muhammed Musa, Sahabi Ismail, and Mohammed Buba.
Others include Jama’atu Wal-Jihad, Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru), Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Yan Group, Yan Group NLBDG, Adamu Hassan, Hassan Mohammed, Usman Abubakar, Kubara Salawu, Rabiu Suleiman, Simon Njoku, Godstime Iyare, Francis Mmadubuchi, John Onwumere, Chikwuka Eze, Edwin Chukwuedo, Chiwendu Owoh, Ginika Orji, Awo Uchechukwu, Mercy Ali, Ohagwu Juliana, Eze Okpoto, Nwaobi Chimezie, and Ogumu Kewe.
The government did not provide further details on the specific allegations against each of the listed individuals but said the action is part of ongoing efforts to curb terrorism financing and strengthen national security.
