The Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and several groups suspected of financing terrorism, in what officials describe as a decisive move to disrupt the financial backbone of violent networks operating in Nigeria.
The disclosure was made through the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NigSac), which said the action aligns with ongoing efforts to curb insecurity and dismantle funding channels linked to extremist activities.
Authorities confirmed that those named in the report have been placed under sanctions, with immediate directives issued to freeze all bank accounts and assets associated with them.
List of Suspects
Prominent among the individuals listed are Abdulsamat Ohida, Mohammed Sani, Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman, Fatima Ishaq, and Tukur Mamu. Others include Yusuf Ghazali, Muhammad Sani Abubakar, Muhammad Sallamudeen, Hassan Adamu, and Ishak Hassana.
Also named are Isah Abdulkareem, Musa Umar, Abdullahi Abdurrahaman, Ado Bashir, Yusuf Ibrahim, and Alhassan Muhammad, alongside Isah Salihu, Adamu Surajo, Mohammad Fannami, and Bukar Muhammed.
The list further features Musa Sahabi, Ismail Mohammed, Buba Adamu, Hassan Mohammed, Usman Abubakar, Kubara Salawu, Rabiu Suleiman, Simon Njoku, and Godstime Iyare.
Others include Francis Mmaduabuchi, John Onwumere, Chikwuka Eze, Edwin Chukwuedo, Chiwendu Owoh, Ginika Orji, Mercy Ali Ohagwu, Juliana Eze, Okpoto Nwaobi, Chimezie Ogumu, and Kewe Jama.
Groups Under Sanctions
The government also identified several organizations allegedly connected to terrorism financing. These include Boko Haram, Ansaru, and ISWAP.
Also listed is the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as well as Yan Group and NLBDG.
Government Directives
As part of the sanctions regime, the Federal Government has ordered financial institutions and relevant agencies to immediately block and report any transactions linked to the affected individuals and entities.
Citizens have also been cautioned against engaging in any form of financial dealings with those named, with officials warning that violations could attract severe legal penalties.
Security Implications
Officials say the move reflects a strengthened resolve to tackle terrorism by targeting its funding sources rather than just its operatives.
Analysts note that cutting off financial support remains a critical strategy in weakening extremist groups, as it limits their capacity to recruit, mobilize, and carry out attacks.
The government has urged the public to remain alert and cooperate with security agencies as efforts to combat terrorism and restore stability continue across the country.
