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

On February 10, 2026, the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the freezing of assets belonging to eight Nigerians due to their alleged connections with Boko Haram and cybercrime.

This action is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terror financing networks and enhance global security measures. Among those sanctioned is Salih Yusuf Adamu, one of six men convicted in the United Arab Emirates in 2022 for attempting to raise and transfer funds to Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria.

The sanctions mean that any property or financial interests held by these individuals within U.S. jurisdiction are frozen, and American entities are prohibited from conducting transactions with them. The announcement coincides with broader calls from U.S. lawmakers for visa bans and asset freezes on certain Nigerian figures accused of violating religious freedoms, including former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.