The Federal Government of Nigeria has published a comprehensive list of individuals and organisations involved in financing terrorism within the country.
Among those identified are prominent figures like Tukur Mamu, known for his close association with Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, and six Bureau De Change (BDC) operators.
This release follows earlier disclosures by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), which revealed nine individuals and six BDC operators linked to terrorism financing.
The NFIU’s report, titled ‘Identification of Persons and Organisations as of March 18, 2024’, was issued after the Nigeria Sanctions Committee convened on the same date.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Media Aide, Bashir Ahmad, shared the announcement on X, emphasising the government’s commitment to holding those responsible accountable under the law.
The listed individuals and BDCs are now subject to legal proceedings to address their involvement in supporting terrorist activities.
The individuals identified in the report are:
Yusuf Ghazali
Muhammad Sani
Abubakar Muhammad
Sallamudeen Hassan
Adamu Ishak
Hassana-Oyiza Isah
Abdulkareem Musa
Umar Abdullahi
The six BDCs and firms mentioned are:
West and East Africa General Trading Company Limited
Settings Bureau De Change Ltd
G. Side General Enterprises
Desert Exchange Ventures Limited
Eagle Square General Trading Company Limited
Alfa Exchange BDC