The Federal Government on Saturday published a list of 48 individuals and organisations allegedly involved in financing terrorism across Nigeria, in what authorities described as a major step in the country’s counter-terrorism efforts.
The list, released by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), includes persons and entities suspected of providing financial support for extremist activities.
According to the committee, those named are linked to various terror groups operating within and beyond Nigeria, including the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansaru, and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
NIGSAC said the publication was in line with its mandate to identify and expose individuals and organisations believed to be enabling terrorism through funding and other forms of support.
The government noted that the move is aimed at disrupting financial networks that sustain violent groups, as well as strengthening national security.
While details of specific allegations against each individual were not immediately disclosed, authorities indicated that further actions, including possible asset freezes and legal proceedings, could follow.
Security analysts say the release of the list signals a renewed crackdown on terror financing, a key pillar in the fight against insurgency and violent extremism in the country.
Some of the individuals named and listed on the sanctions list include Abubakar Muhammad, Allamudeen 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, Mohammed Buba, Adamu Hassan, Hassan Mohammed, Usman Abubakar, Kubara Salawu, Rabiu Suleiman, Simon Njoku, Godstime Iyare, Francis Mmaduabuchi, John Onwumere, Chukwuka Eze, Edwin Chukwuedo, Chiwendu Owoh, Ginika Orji, Awo Uchechukwu, Mercy Ali, Ohagwu Juliana, Eze Okpoto, Nwaobi Chimezie and Ogumu Kewe.
Also, entities listed include Jama’atu Wal-Jihad, Ansarul Sudan (ANSARU), Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Indigenous Biafra (IPOB), Yan Group and Yan Group NLBDG.
Those earlier designated as terrorism financiers included Simon Ekpa, Godstime Promise Iyare, Francis Mmaduabuchi, John Onwumere, Chukwuka Eze, Edwin Chukwuedo, Chinwendu Owoh, Ginika Orji, Awo Uchechukwu and Mercy Ebere Ifeoma Ali.
Others in the earlier list were Ohagwu Juliana, Eze Okpoto, Nwaobi Chimezie, Ogumu Kewe, Igwe Ka Ala Enterprises, Seficuvi Global Company and Lakurawa Group.
