By Deborah Nnamdi
The Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and entities allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria, in a move aimed at strengthening efforts to combat extremist activities across the country.
The list was published on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) as part of ongoing measures to identify, track, and disrupt financial networks supporting terrorism.
According to the committee, the named individuals and organisations are suspected of involvement in financing activities connected to extremist groups operating within and outside Nigeria. Among the groups referenced are Ansaru, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), and Jama’atu Wal-Jihad, alongside other entities and associations.
Authorities said the publication of the list is intended to enhance enforcement actions, including closer monitoring of financial transactions and restrictions on activities linked to those identified. The government reiterated its commitment to dismantling financial channels that sustain terrorist operations.
The list includes: AbdulSamat Ohida; Mohammed Sani; Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman; Fatima Ishaq; Tukur Mamu; Yusuf Ghazali; Muhammad Sani; Abubakar Muhammad; Sallamudeen Hassan; Adamu Ishak; Hassana Isah; Abdulkareem Musa; Umar Abdullahi; Abdurrahaman Ado; Bashir Yusuf; Ibrahim Alhassan; Muhammad Isah; Salihu Adamu; Surajo Mohammad; Fannami Bukar; Muhammed Musa; Sahabi Ismail; Mohammed Buba; Jama’atu Wal-Jihad; Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru); Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP); Indigenous 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 development comes amid intensified counter-terrorism efforts by the government. Recently, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Hamat Modu to 40 years’ imprisonment for providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. The conviction was secured following prosecution by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation.
Efforts to curb terrorism financing have been ongoing in recent years. In 2022, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) identified 96 suspected financiers linked to terrorist groups, along with hundreds of associates, companies, and bureau de change operators connected to such activities.
Nigeria continues to face security challenges from insurgent and extremist groups in several regions, with authorities increasingly focusing on cutting off financial lifelines as a key strategy in addressing the threat.
