U.S. Freezes Assets of Eight Nigerians Linked to Terrorism

On February 10, 2023, the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the freezing of assets belonging to eight Nigerians due to their alleged connections to terrorism and cybercrime.

The action is part of a broader counter-terrorism financing measure and follows a detailed 3,000-page report. Among those sanctioned is Salih Yusuf Adamu, born August 23, 1990, identified as having ties to Boko Haram and previously convicted in the United Arab Emirates in 2022 for establishing a Boko Haram cell.

Other individuals include Babestan Oluwol Ademulero, born March 4, 1953, and Abu Musab Al Barnawi, linked to Boko Haram leadership. The sanctions also target Khale Khalid Al Barnawi, Nnamdi Orson Benson, and Abu Bakr Ibn Muhammad Ibn Ali Al Mainuki, all identified as having connections to terrorist activities.

This action aligns with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and protect religious freedoms, following recommendations from U.S. lawmakers.