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The Federal Government has unveiled a list of 48 individuals and organisations allegedly linked to terrorism financing, in what authorities describe as a renewed effort to disrupt financial networks supporting insecurity across the country.
The名单 was released on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, which identified several persons and groups suspected of funding or facilitating activities tied to extremist and banned organisations operating within and beyond Nigeria.
Among those named is Finland-based separatist figure Simon Ekpa, who has been associated with a faction linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra. Ekpa was previously convicted by a Finnish court on September 1, 2025, and sentenced to six years in prison over terrorism-related charges, including incitement and participation in a terrorist group.
Also on the list is Kaduna-based publisher Tukur Mamu, who is currently facing trial in Nigeria over allegations of terrorism financing. He was arrested in 2022 and has been accused of providing logistical and financial support to terrorist groups—claims he has consistently denied.
The list includes several other individuals from various parts of the country, such as Abdulsamat Ohida, Mohammed Sani, Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman, Fatima Ishaq, and Yusuf Ghazali, alongside additional suspects from the South-East region.
Beyond individuals, a number of organisations were also named as part of the alleged network. These include Ansaru, Islamic State West Africa Province, IPOB, Jama’atu Wal-Jihad, Yan Group, and Yan Group NLBDG.
According to authorities, the publication of the名单 is part of broader efforts to curb terrorism financing and dismantle the structures that enable violent groups to operate. Security agencies have in recent years intensified their focus on financial flows, recognising them as a critical component in sustaining insurgency and separatist activities.
Officials say identifying and sanctioning individuals and entities connected to such operations is necessary to weaken these networks and enhance national security.
The move comes amid ongoing security challenges in different parts of Nigeria, where attacks linked to extremist groups and separatist factions continue to pose threats to lives and property.
While the government has not disclosed specific sanctions attached to those listed, such actions typically involve asset tracking, financial restrictions, and closer monitoring by relevant agencies.
Observers note that the development signals a more aggressive stance by authorities in targeting not just perpetrators of violence, but also those accused of enabling such acts through funding and support systems.
As investigations continue, the government is expected to collaborate with both local and international partners to ensure that those implicated are thoroughly scrutinised and, where necessary, prosecuted in line with the law.
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