The Federal Government has placed negotiator, Tukur Mamu, and 47 other individuals and entities on its sanctions list over alleged involvement in terrorism financing and related activities. Among those named is Abdulsamat Ohida, described as a senior commander of the Islamic State of West Africa Province in Okene. Yusuf Ghazali was also named for allegedly transferring N20 million in 2015 to Surajo Abubakar Muhammad and N40 million to Ibrahim Ali Alhassan, both identified as convicts. Entities listed include Jama’atu Wal-Jihad, Ansarul Sudan (ANSARU), Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Indigenous Biafra (IPOB), Yan Group and Yan Group NLBDG. Background checks showed that in May 2025, the Nigeria Sanctions Committee had earlier designated 17 individuals and organisations over alleged terrorism financing.

Source: Punch April 11, 2026 19:23 UTC