The Nigerian government has officially unveiled a list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly involved in terrorism financing within the country. Released by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) on Saturday, April 11, this publication marks a significant effort to counter terrorism-related activities across Nigeria. The comprehensive list includes various individuals and entities suspected of supporting and engaging in terrorism, notably featuring links to groups such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansaru (also known as Ansarul Sudan), and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

The 48 individuals and entities named in the publication are as follows:

Abdulsamat Ohida, Mohammed Sani, Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman, Fatima Ishaq, Tukur Mamu, Yusuf Ghazali, Muhammad Sani, Abubakar Muhammad, Sallamudeen Hassan, Adamu Ishak, Hassana Isah, Abdulkareem Musa, Umar Abdullahi, Abdurrahaman Ado, Bashir Yusuf, Ibrahim Alhassan, Muhammad Isah, Salihu Adamu, Surajo Mohammad, Fannami Bukar, Muhammed Musa, Sahabi Ismail, Mohammed Buba, Jama’atu Wal-Jihad.

Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru), Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Yan Group, Yan Group NLBDG, Adamu Hassan, Hassan Mohammed, Usman Abubakar, Kubara Salawu, Rabiu Suleiman, Simon Njoku, Godstime Iyare, Francis Mmadubuchi, John Onwumere, Chikwuka Eze, Edwin Chukwuedo, Chiwendu Owoh, Ginika Orji, Awo Uchechukwu, Mercy Ali, Ohagwu Juliana, Eze Okpoto, Nwaobi Chimezie, and Ogumu Kewe.

This decisive action by the Nigerian government aims to dismantle the financial infrastructure that fuels terrorism and enhance national security.