FG names 48 terrorism financiers; Ansaru, ISWAP, IPOB, Mamu, Ekpa make list

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

FG names 48 terrorism financiers; Ansaru, ISWAP, IPOB, Mamu, Ekpa make list

The Federal Government released a list of 48 individuals and groups involved in financing terrorist activities in Nigeria. This announcement came shortly after the conclusion of a mass trial of over 500 people linked to Boko Haram, resulting in 386 convictions. Among those listed are the proscribed groups IPOB, Ansaru, and ISWAP, indicating the government's strong stance against terrorism.

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