
As part of its continuous battle against financial crimes and terrorism financing, Nigeria has successfully prosecuted more than 100 terrorist financiers in the last two years, according to President Bola Tinubu.
In order to protect communities and create a safe environment for development, this will disrupt the financial networks that support terrorist organizations like Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province, or ISWAP.
Speaking on Tinubu’s behalf at the National Anti-Money Laundering, Combating Terrorism Financing, and Counter Proliferation Financing Compliance Summit in Abuja, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr. George Akume, made the announcement.
“By taking away the funds, resources and material support behind Boko Haram and ISWAP, we are denying them the ability to inflict terror on our communities and citizens”.
“We have made progress to tackle the threats of terrorism and other violent crimes through the gallant action of our frontline troops and our security agencies.
“Through the efforts of the office of the national security adviser and the attorney-general of the federation, we have prosecuted and convicted over 100 terrorist financiers in the last two years. It is an approach that we are utilising as a fundamental component of our national strategies to combat serious criminal offences”, George Akume said.
Speaking at the summit, Hafsat Bakari, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, or NFIU, emphasized the value of cooperation between a range of stakeholders, including international partners, financial institutions, law enforcement, and political leaders.
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Sanusi said FG exaggerated his remarks regarding Tinubu’s policies.