The complete list of individuals and organizations providing financial support to terrorism in Nigeria has been made public by the Federal Government. Among the names listed is Tukur Mamu, who is known to be a close associate of Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. Additionally, the list includes six Bureau De Change (BDC) operators.
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) had previously disclosed that there were nine individuals and six BDC operators involved in financing terrorism.
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The NFIU’s report, titled ‘Identification of Persons and Organizations as of March 18, 2024’, stated that the Nigeria Sanctions Committee identified these individuals and entities for sanctions due to their connections with terrorism financing.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Media Aide, Bashir Ahmad, shared a post on X, stating that the Federal Government has released the names of individuals and BDCs involved in funding terrorists in Nigeria, expressing hope that they would face legal consequences for their actions.
1. Tukur Mamu
2. Yusuf Ghazali
3. Muhammad Sani
4. Abubakar Muhammad
5. Sallamudeen Hassan
6. Adamu Ishak
7. Hassana-Oyiza Isah
8. Abdulkareem Musa
9. Umar Abdullahi
The six BDCs and firms are:
10. West and East Africa General Trading Company Limited
11. Settings Bureau De Change Ltd
12. G. Side General Enterprises
13. Desert Exchange Ventures Limited
14. Eagle Square General Trading Company Limited
15. Alfa Exchange BDC
