The federal government of Nigeria has made a significant revelation, disclosing the identities of 15 entities suspected of involvement in terrorism financing, including nine individuals and six bureau de change operators and firms. This revelation came to light through communication from the Nigerian financial intelligence unit.
The disclosure stems from a meeting held by the Nigeria sanctions committee on March 18th, 2024, where specific individuals and entities were recommended for sanctions due to their alleged roles in terrorism financing. Notably, the document, approved by the attorney general of the federation with the president’s consent, outlines the individuals and entities designated for listing on the Nigeria sanctions list.
Among the individuals cited in the document is Tukur Mamu, a Kaduna-based publisher currently facing trial for purportedly aiding the terrorists responsible for the march 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack.
The document alleges that Mamu participated in terrorism financing by facilitating ransom payments exceeding $200,000 us to support ISWAP terrorists in securing the release of hostages from the Abuja-Kaduna train attack.
Additionally, the document mentions another individual suspected of perpetrating the attack on St. Francis catholic church in Owo, Ondo state, on June 5th, 2022, as well as the assault on the Kuje correctional center in Abuja on July 5th, 2022.
