The Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has revealed that his government has successfully prosecuted more than 100 individuals involved in financing terrorism over the past two years.
This milestone is part of the government’s intensified efforts to combat financial crimes and disrupt funding channels for terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. George Akume, representing President Tinubu, made this disclosure at the National Anti-Money Laundering, Combating Terrorism Financing, and Counter Proliferation Financing Compliance Summit held in Abuja.
Akume emphasized the importance of targeting the financial networks sustaining terrorism, stating that By taking away the funds, resources, and material support behind Boko Haram they are denying them the ability to inflict terror on communities and citizens
The crackdown aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to fostering a secure environment for development and safeguarding its citizens from the impacts of terrorism.