The Federal Government has published a list of 48 individuals and entities allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria, naming prominent figures including Finland-based separatist Simon Ekpa and Kaduna-based publisher Tukur Mamu alongside members of proscribed groups operating across the country.
The list was released on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) and includes persons and entities suspected of involvement in terrorism-related activities, with connections to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru), and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
Ekpa, a Finland-based figure associated with a faction of IPOB, was sentenced to six years in prison on September 1, 2025, by the Päijät-Häme district court in Finland after being found guilty of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group.
Mamu, who is currently facing trial in Nigeria, was arrested in 2022 and has since been arraigned on multiple charges filed by the Federal Government, including allegations of supporting terrorist groups through logistics and financial networks. He has denied the charges.
Other individuals named on the list include Abdulsamat Ohida, Mohammed Sani, Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman, Fatima Ishaq, Yusuf Ghazali, Abubakar Muhammad, Sallamudeen Hassan, Adamu Ishak, Hassana Isah, Abdulkareem Musa, Umar Abdullahi, Bashir Yusuf, Ibrahim Alhassan, Salihu Adamu, Surajo Mohammad, Fannami Bukar, Muhammed Musa, Sahabi Ismail, Mohammed Buba, Adamu Hassan, Hassan Mohammed, Usman Abubakar, Kubara Salawu, and Rabiu Suleiman.
Several individuals from the South-East also feature on the list, among them 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.
Entities listed include Jama’atu Wal-Jihad, Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru), ISWAP, IPOB, Yan Group, and Yan Group NLBDG.
The publication of the list comes amid heightened scrutiny of financial networks supporting armed groups and separatist movements, as authorities intensify efforts to disrupt funding channels linked to insecurity across the country.
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