FG releases list of 48 terrorism financing suspects in Nigeria

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) as part of ongoing efforts to curb terrorism-related activities.

The disclosure highlights intensified measures by authorities to identify and track persons and organisations suspected of supporting terrorist operations.

The publication includes individuals and groups reportedly connected to various extremist organisations operating within and outside Nigeria.

The Nigeria Sanctions Committee noted that the list comprises persons and entities suspected of involvement in terrorism financing activities.

The release demonstrates the government’s commitment to disrupting financial channels used to support terrorism.

Recently, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Hamat Modu to 40 years’ imprisonment for providing logistics support to Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.

Justice Binta Nyako convicted the defendant following his arraignment by Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, in the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation.

In 2022, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), announced the identification of 96 suspected financiers of terrorism across the country, particularly those linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

Nigeria has intensified its fight against terrorism financing in recent years as part of broader national security efforts.

These measures align with global standards aimed at combating money laundering and terrorism financing.

This development comes amid renewed terrorist attacks in northern Nigeria and growing public criticism over their recurrence.