By Ene Rebecca
April 12, 2026
The Federal Government has released a sanctions list naming 48 individuals and several organisations allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria, as part of efforts to dismantle funding networks supporting extremist activities.
The list, published by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, identifies persons suspected of providing financial and logistical support to groups such as the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladissudam (ANSARU).
Among those named is Kaduna-based publisher Tukur Mamu, who authorities allege was involved in facilitating ransom payments connected to the Abuja-Kaduna train kidnapping. The document also includes individuals accused of acting as couriers and intermediaries in the movement of funds across local and international channels.
According to the report, some of the financial transactions linked to the network were traced to foreign sources, with funds allegedly routed into Nigeria to support extremist operations.
Several organisations were also listed for their alleged roles in terrorism-related activities, as the government intensifies efforts to curb insecurity by targeting financial backers of violent groups.
The government said the sanctions are part of broader counterterrorism measures aimed at disrupting the flow of funds to insurgent groups, adding that investigations into the individuals and entities remain ongoing.
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