Nigerian Govt. Identifies 96 Persons,Others Linked To Terrorism Financing

The Federal Government of Nigeria has identified no fewer than 96 financiers of terrorism in the country.

In addition, the administration through the Nigerian financial intelligence unit has identified 424 associates, supporters of the financiers as well as 123 companies and 33 bureaux de change, which aid and abet terrorism financing.

Besides, the work of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit has led to the identification of 26 suspected bandits/kidnappers and seven co-conspirators.

The Minister of Information, Lai Mohamed, who gave the figures at a news conference in Abuja, said the feat was achieved between 2020 and 2021, signifying the seriousness of the administration’s fight against corruption.