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The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) released information stating that there were nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators involved in financing terrorism

The Nigerian Government has released a full list of individuals and organizations suspected of financing terrorism

Tukur Mamu, a close ally of Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, is on the list released by the Federal Government.

The list also comprises of six Bureau De Change (BDC) operators.

Earlier, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) released information stating that there were nine individuals and six Bureau De Change operators involved in financing terrorism.

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According to the report titled “Identification of Persons and Organizations as of March 18, 2024” by NFIU, on March 18, 2024, the Nigeria Sanctions Committee held a meeting in which some individuals and entities were identified for sanctions due to their involvement in financing terrorism.

On Monday, Bashir Ahmad, the former media aide of President Muhammadu Buhari, shared a post on X stating that the federal government has released the names of individuals and BDCs who fund terrorists in Nigeria. It is hoped that these individuals will be held accountable for their actions and face the necessary legal consequences.

The full list

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

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