he Federal Government has published a list of 48 individuals and organisations allegedly connected to terrorism financing in Nigeria, as part of efforts to curb insecurity and dismantle funding networks for extremist activities.
The list was released on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), naming persons and entities suspected of supporting or facilitating terrorism, including links to proscribed groups such as Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB),Ansarul Sudan. ( Ansarul) and Islamic State West Africa Province.
Among those listed is Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based separatist figure linked to a faction of IPOB. Ekpa was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment by a Finnish court in September 2025 after being found guilty of terrorism-related offences, including incitement and participation in the activities of a terrorist group.
Also named is Tukur Mamu, a Kaduna-based publisher currently standing trial in Nigeria over alleged involvement in terrorism financing. Mamu, who was arrested in 2022, is facing multiple charges filed by the Federal Government, including claims of providing logistical and financial support to terrorist groups. He has denied the allegations.
Other individuals 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.
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The list also features several individuals from the South-East, including 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.
In addition to individuals, a number of organisations were identified, including Jama’atu Wal-Jihad, Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru), Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Yan Group, and Yan Group NLBDG.
The release of the list comes amid intensified government efforts to track and disrupt financial networks linked to terrorism, insurgency, and separatist movements across the country. Authorities say the move is part of broader strategies aimed at strengthening national security and cutting off resources that sustain violent groups.