Crackdown Begins: FG Reveals Identities Of Alleged Terrorism Sponsors In Nigeria

The list was made public on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) and includes names of persons and entities allegedly connected to terrorist activities. Among those mentioned are individuals linked to groups such as Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansaru, and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

The development follows earlier remarks by former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, who noted that efforts to track and prosecute terrorism financiers are ongoing, though complicated by legal challenges and the involvement of international networks.

Meanwhile, a recent global report has highlighted worsening security concerns in Nigeria. According to the 2026 Global Terrorism Index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the country recorded a significant rise in terrorism-related deaths.

The report revealed that fatalities increased by 46% in 2025, reaching about 750 deaths, making Nigeria one of the countries with the sharpest rise globally despite an overall decline in terror-related deaths worldwide.

It attributed most of the killings to extremist groups, noting that ISWAP and Boko Haram were responsible for roughly 80% of terrorism-related fatalities in the country.

The index also emphasised that terrorism remains heavily concentrated in a few nations, with Nigeria continuing to rank among the most affected globally.