The Federal Government of Nigeria has released a comprehensive list of individuals and organizations that finance terrorism within the country. Among those named is Tukur Mamu, a close associate of Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. The list also features six Bureau De Change (BDC) operators.

Earlier information from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) indicated that nine individuals and six BDC operators were involved in financing terrorism. In a report titled "Identification of Persons and Organizations as of March 18, 2024," the NFIU stated that the Nigeria Sanctions Committee convened on March 18, 2024, and identified specific individuals and entities linked to terrorism financing for potential sanctions.

Following the release of this information, a post by Bashir Ahmad, former Media Aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, stated: "The Federal Government has published the names of individuals and BDCs funding terrorists in Nigeria. We hope that these individuals will face appropriate consequences for their actions."

These are the names as published.

1. Tukur Mamu

2. Yusuf Ghazali

3. Muhammad Sani

4. Abubakar Muhammad

5. Sallamudeen Hassan

6. Adamu Ishak

7. Hassana-Oyiza Isah

8. Abdulkareem Musa

9. Umar Abdullahi

The six BDCs and firms are:

10. West and East Africa General Trading Company Limited

11. Settings Bureau De Change Ltd

12. G. Side General Enterprises

13. Desert Exchange Ventures Limited

14. Eagle Square General Trading Company Limited

15. Alfa Exchange BDC

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