FG Blacklists Simon Ekpa, 16 Others Over Terrorism Financing
The federal authorities has blacklisted Simon Ekpe and 16 different entities over alleged terrorism financing within the nation.
The Nigeria sanctions committee (NSC) introduced the choice on the finish of a gathering held within the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja on Thursday.
The committee is the nationwide physique liable for the implementation of the United Nations Safety Council Resolutions (UNSCR) on focused monetary sanctions.
The committee, chaired by Lateef Fagbemi, the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, is anticipated to hint and freeze the monetary flows of terrorist organisations.
In a press release launched after the assembly, the committee disclosed the identities of 17 people and entities, together with their financial institution particulars, who might be included within the Nigeria sanctions record.
The committee mentioned all monetary establishments are required to “instantly determine and freeze, with out prior discover, all funds, belongings, and some other financial assets belonging to the designated individuals and entities in your possession and report the identical to the secretariat.”
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“Report back to the Secretariat of the Nigeria Sanctions Committee any belongings frozen or actions taken in compliance with the designation, together with tried transactions,” a part of the directive to monetary establishments reads.
“Instantly file a suspicious transactions report back to the NFIU for additional evaluation on the monetary actions of such a person or entity.
“Report as a suspicious transactions report back to the NFIU all circumstances of title matching in monetary transactions previous to or after receipt of the Nigerian Sanctions Checklist.”
One of many widespread people named within the record is Ekpa, a self-proclaimed chief of the proscribed Indigenous Individuals of Biafra (IPOB).
In November 2024, Ekpa was arrested in Finland over alleged “spreading terrorist propaganda on social media.” He’s presently in jail pending the graduation of his trial in Could 2025.
FULL LIST
1. Simon Ekpa Njoku
2. Godstime Promise Iyare
3. Francis Chukwuedo Mmaduabuchi
4. John Anayo Onwumere
5. Chikwuka Godwin Eze
6. Edwin Augustine Chukwuedo
7. Chinwendu Pleasure Owoh
8. Ginika Jane Orji
9. Awo Uchechukwu
10. Mercy Ebere Ifeoma Ali
11. Ohagwu Nneka Juliana
12. Eze Chibuike Okpoto
13. Nwaobi Henry Chimezie
14. Ogomu Peace Kewe
15. Igwe Ka Ala Enterprises
16. Seficuvi World Firm
17. Lakurawa Group
