The Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria.
The list was published by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism financing and strengthen national security.
According to the committee, the publication includes individuals and entities suspected of involvement in financing or supporting terrorism-related activities across the country.
Among those listed are individuals associated with outlawed groups such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansaru, and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
Some of the notable names on the list include Simon Ekpa, Tukur Mamu, Abdullahi Omega, Mohammed Sani, Abdurrahman Abdurrahman, Fatima Ishaq, Tukur Mamu, Yusuf Ghazali, Abubakar Muhammad, and Sallau Deen Hassan, among others.
Other individuals listed include Hasana Isah, Abdulkareem Musa, Umar Abdullahi, Bashir Yusuf, Ibrahim Alhassan, Muhammad Isah, Salihu Adamu, Surajo Mohammad, and Fannami Bukar.
The list also featured additional names such as Hassan Mohammed, Usman Abubakar, Kubra Salau, Rabiu Suleiman, Simon Nzoru, Godtime Iwab, Francis Mhaidubuchi, John Onwumere, Chukwu Eze, Edwin Chukwuedu, Chinedu Owoh, Onyeka Orji, Uchechukwu Ano, Mercy Ali, Juliana Ohagwu, Eze Okpoto, Nwaobi Chimezie, and Ogumu Kewe.
In addition to individuals, several entities and groups were also named, including Jama’atu Wal-Jihad, Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru), Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and Yan Oru groups.
The government said the listing forms part of its broader counter-terrorism strategy aimed at disrupting financial networks that sustain violent groups operating within and outside Nigeria.
Security analysts note that the publication of such sanctions lists is critical to strengthening financial surveillance, improving intelligence coordination, and discouraging material support for terrorist organisations.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding national security and urged financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and the general public to comply with sanctions directives and report suspicious financial activities to relevant authorities.
