FG Names Simon Ekpa, Tukur Mamu, 46 Others As Suspected Terrorism Financiers

The federal government has released a list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria.

The list was made public on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and disrupt funding networks supporting extremist activities.

According to the publication, the named individuals and entities are suspected of involvement in financing or facilitating terrorism-related operations across the country.

Those listed include persons reportedly connected to outlawed and extremist groups such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansaru, and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

Authorities say the move is aimed at strengthening national security and enhancing measures to curb the flow of funds to terrorist organisations.

NIGSAC, established under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, is the national body mandated to implement United Nations Security Council resolutions on targeted financial sanctions.

Chaired by the Attorney-General of the Federation, the committee is responsible for identifying, designating, and enforcing asset freezes on individuals and entities linked to terrorism financing and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Here are the names of the suspected terrorism financiers below:

1–10
• Abdulsamat Ohida
• Mohammed Sani
• Abdurrahaman Abdurrahman
• Fatima Ishaq
• Tukur Mamu
• Yusuf Ghazali
• Muhammad Sani
• Abubakar Muhammad
• Sallamudeen Hassan
• Adamu Ishak

21–30
• Muhammed Musa
• Sahabi Ismail
• Mohammed Buba
• Jama’atu Wal-Jihad
• Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru)
• Islamic Province (ISWAP)
• Indigenous Biafra (IPOB)
• Yan Group
• Yan Group NLBDG
• Adamu Hassan

31–40
• Hassan Mohammed
• Usman Abubakar
• Kubara Salawu
• Rabiu Suleiman
• Simon Njoku
• Godstime Iyare
• Francis Mmadubauchi
• John Onwumere
• Chikwuka Eze
• Edwin Chukwuedo