‘We have identified terrorism financiers’- FG

By Ogundele Olanrewaju

The Federal Government of Nigeria says terrorism financiers in the country have been identified.

Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), who disclosed this did not mention those identified by the government, he, however assured that they would be prosecuted.

Malami on Wednesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York told reporters that “as far as that aspect (of terrorism financing) is concerned, we have succeeded, one, in identifying those that are responsible for funding”.

He continued, “two blocking the leakages associated with the funding, and then, three, embarking on an aggressive investigation that is indeed impacting positively in terms of the fight against terrorism.”

He noted that the investigations and arrests were being carried out in line with the country’s laws, insisting that due process would be followed accordingly.

“One thing I can tell you for sure is that whatever we do, in terms of detention and arrest, is indeed backed by judicial processes.

“We have acquired and obtained legitimate court orders, taking into consideration the facts and material proof of evidence presented before the court on account of which the court eventually exercises its discretion in terms of granting orders that we can have the suspects in custody pending the conclusion of the investigation”, the minister said.