Nigeria Sanctions 48 Individuals, 12 Entities for Terrorism

The Federal Government of Nigeria has published a list of 48 individuals and 12 entities allegedly connected to terrorism financing as part of its ongoing efforts to combat extremist funding. This list was released on the Nigeria Sanction Committee (NIGSAC) website and includes names such as Abdulsamat Ohida, Moham Sani Abdurrahman, and Fatima Ishaq, among others.

The entities listed include various companies, such as West East Africa General Trade Co Ltd and Bureau de Change Ltd. The sanctions aim to disrupt financial networks associated with terrorism, in compliance with international obligations and United Nations sanctions.

This development comes amid heightened terrorist activities in Nigeria's northeast and reflects the government's renewed commitment to prosecuting high-profile suspects. Currently, 386 terrorists are undergoing trial for their links to Boko Haram and ISWAP, as disclosed by the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, during a special court session in Abuja.