The Federal Government has published a list of 48 individuals and organisations it says are allegedly involved in terrorism financing activities in Nigeria, as part of renewed efforts to disrupt funding networks linked to violent extremist groups.
The list was released on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), which operates under Nigeria’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework.
According to the committee, the designation covers persons and entities suspected of providing financial, logistical, or operational support to terrorist organisations operating within the country.
The publication includes individuals allegedly linked to insurgent and separatist networks, alongside groups previously designated under Nigeria’s anti-terrorism laws, including Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Ansaru, Jama’atu Wal-Jihad, and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Among those named is Tukur Mamu, alongside several others listed by the committee as being under investigation or suspected of involvement in terrorism-related financing activities.
Other individuals on the list include Abdulsamat Ohida, Mohammed Sani, Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman, Fatima Ishaq, Yusuf Ghazali, Abubakar Muhammad, Sallamudeen Hassan, Adamu Ishak, Hassana Isah, Abdulkareem Musa, Umar Abdullahi, Abdurrahaman Ado, Bashir Yusuf, Ibrahim Alhassan, Muhammad Isah, Salihu Adamu, Surajo Mohammad, and Fannami Bukar.
Additional names published include Muhammed Musa, Sahabi Ismail, Mohammed Buba, 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 committee did not provide detailed individual allegations but said the designations were based on intelligence-led investigations into terrorism financing networks operating in different parts of the country.
Security analysts note that such listings are part of Nigeria’s obligations under global counter-terrorism financing standards, which require countries to identify, monitor, and restrict individuals and entities suspected of supporting extremist activities.
Nigeria has in recent years intensified efforts to cut off funding streams to insurgent groups, particularly in the North-East, where Boko Haram and ISWAP remain active, as well as in other regions affected by separatist-linked violence and criminal networks.
The Federal Government has previously proscribed several organisations, including IPOB, and designated ISWAP and Ansaru as terrorist groups under Nigerian law.
Authorities say the latest publication is expected to strengthen enforcement actions, including financial surveillance, asset freezes, and possible prosecution where evidence is established through ongoing investigations.
The Nigeria Sanctions Committee has directed financial institutions and relevant agencies to ensure strict compliance with the list in line with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
Officials also indicated that the list may be updated as investigations continue and new intelligence becomes available.
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