Orders seizure of linked assets
Amid the escalating terror attacks in different parts of the country, especially in the Northeast, the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC), in alignment with international efforts to curb terrorist financing, has released an updated list of individuals and entities designated as sponsors or facilitators of Boko Haram insurgents.
The updated records obtained from the NSC and the Nigeria Sanctions Board (NIGSAC) website listed several figures and businesses involved in funding and logistical support. According to official NSC records and circulars, the individuals designated for their roles in providing facilities or funds to Boko Haram are
Abdulsamat Ohida, Mohammed Sani, Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman, Fatima Ishaq, Tukur Mamu, Yusuf Ghazali, Muhammad Sani, Abubakar Muhammad, Sallamudeen Hassan, Adamu Ishak, Hassana Isah, Abdulkareem Musa, Umar Abdullahi, Abdurrahaman Ado, Bashir Yusuf, Ibrahim Alhassan, Muhammad Isah, Salihu Adamu, Surajo Mohammad and Fannami Bukar. The list further includes Muhammed Musa, Sahabi Ismail
Mohammed Buba, Jama’atu Wal-jihad, Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru), Islamic Province (ISWAP), Indigenous Biafra (IPOB), Yan Group, Yan Group (NLBDG), Adamu Hassan, Hassan Mohammed, Usman Abubakar, Kubara Salawu, Rabiu Suleiman, Simon Njoku, Godstime Iyare, Francis Mmaduabuchi, John Onwumere, Chikwuka Eze
Edwin Chukwuedo, Chiwendu Owoh, Ginika Orji, Awo Uchechukwu, Mercy Ali, Ohagwu Juliana, Eze Okpoto, Nwaobi Chimezie, and Ogumu Kewe.
Additionally, the committee has also blacklisted several companies, mostly Bureau De Change (BDC) firms and general trading enterprises, suspected of laundering or moving money for the group. These include, among others, West and East Africa General Trading Co. Ltd, Settings Bureau De Change Ltd, G. Side General Enterprises, Desert Exchange Ventures Limited, Eagle Square General Trading Co. Ltd, Alfa Exchange BDC, Alin Yar Yaya General Enterprises, K. Are Nigeria Limited, Suhailah Bashir General Enterprises, Igwe Ka Ala Enterprises, Seficuvi Global Company, and Lakurawa Sect.
These actions were taken under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. This allows the NSC to free assets and economic resources of anyone identified as a financier without prior notice.
Available reports say much of this list stems from joint intelligence between Nigeria, the United States (OFAC), and the UAE, particularly targeting the Dubai Network that was found to have transferred over $782,000 to Boko Haram.
This action allows the NSC to freeze assets and economic resources of anyone identified as a financier without prior notice. Following this development, the Federal Government has instructed all financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses in Nigeria to identify and freeze accounts linked to these names immediately.
Since March 2024, when some notable individuals were officially designated as terrorist financiers following recommendations under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, the list has continued to evolve.
The latest addition to the list followed the escalating trend in terror attacks in the North East. A reliable source in the presidency who spoke with Sunday Sun on condition of anonymity, confirmed the designated list, saying it underscores the seriousness of the administration to end insurgency and terrorism.
Sun
