ONSA Warns Landlords Against Renting to Terrorists

The Office of the National Security Adviser issued a warning to landlords on the risks of renting properties to terrorists and hosting preparatory meetings with terrorist groups. During a press briefing at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Abuja, Zakari Mijinyawa, the Director of the Legal Office, stated that such actions could lead to prosecution under the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022.

He emphasized that collaborating with terrorists could result in a minimum sentence of 20 years in prison. Mijinyawa urged Nigerians, especially media members and stakeholders, to familiarize themselves with the law's provisions regarding terrorism-related offenses.

He also cautioned companies against accepting funds linked to terrorism, indicating that such transactions could lead to severe sanctions, including prosecution of the principals involved and potential winding up of the company. The government is enhancing its investigative capacity to bring more individuals and organizations involved in terrorism financing to justice.