The Federal Government has disclosed the identification of 15 entities suspected of involvement in terrorism financing, including nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators and firms.
The revelation came through the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, which shared details in an email titled “Designation of Individuals and Entities for March 18, 2024,” sent to our correspondent on Tuesday night.
According to the document, the Nigeria Sanctions Committee convened on March 18, 2024, recommending specific individuals and entities for sanction due to their alleged roles in terrorism financing.
The document further stated, “The Honourable Attorney General of the Federation, with the approval of the President, has thereupon designated the following individuals and entities to be listed on the Nigeria Sanctions List.”
One of the named individuals is Tukur Mamu, a publisher based in Kaduna, currently facing trial by the Federal Government for purportedly aiding terrorists involved in the Abuja-Kaduna train attack in March 2022.
Per the document, Mamu allegedly participated in financing terrorism by facilitating ransom payments exceeding $200,000 US to ISWAP terrorists for the release of hostages from the Abuja-Kaduna train attack.
