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

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has frozen the assets of eight Nigerians accused of links to Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

This action follows a 3,000-page document released over the weekend, detailing individuals and entities whose assets have been frozen as part of counter-terrorism efforts. Among those sanctioned is Salih Yusuf Adamu, born August 23, 1990, who was found guilty in 2022 for his involvement in a Boko Haram cell in the UAE.

Other notable individuals include Babestan Oluwol Ademulero, known by several aliases, and Abu Abdullah Ibn Umar Al Barnawi, a recognized Boko Haram leader. The sanctions aim to block property interests and prevent financial dealings within U.S. jurisdiction, reflecting Washington's ongoing focus on countering terrorism financing and cyber threats.

The U.S. has designated Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization since 2013, responsible for numerous attacks in Nigeria and the surrounding region.