Journalist Reveals 4 Ways Boko Haram Funds Terrorism in Nigeria

Nigerian journalist Ahmad Salkida details how Boko Haram finances its terrorism through crowdfunding, bank robberies, ransom payments, and criminal enterprises. The group's financial system is complex, making it hard to trace.

Salkida's report covers the period from 2002 to present, highlighting the evolution of Boko Haram's funding sources. Additionally, recent investigations suggest links between terrorism financing and prominent figures like Maj Gen Danjuma Ali Keffi, Abubakar Malami, and Godwin Emefiele.

These allegations have been strongly denied. The article sheds light on the financial strategies that enable Boko Haram and its splinter faction ISWAP to endure despite military pressure.