The Federal Government has released an updated list of 48 individuals and 12 entities allegedly linked to terrorism financing, sparking widespread calls for swift enforcement and prosecution.

The list was published on Saturday, April 11, 2026, by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee through its official website. It is one of the most extensive disclosures in recent years and names alleged financiers of violent groups operating across the country.

Among those listed are Finland-based factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, and Desert Herald publisher, Tukur Mamu. Also named are organisations such as Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, and IPOB, alongside several companies and financial entities believed to be conduits for illicit funding.

The disclosure comes as mass trials of terrorism suspects are ongoing at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where 227 suspects were arraigned before 10 judges last week. The Office of the Attorney General said 386 convictions have been secured from 508 terrorism-related prosecutions.

Calls for enforcement

Security experts and civil society groups say publishing the list is only the first step. A retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Salami Abduraheem, said the credibility of the initiative will hinge on arrests, prosecutions and convictions rather than public announcements. “If those named continue to move freely, it sends a dangerous signal about the system’s capacity or willingness to act,” he said.

Another security expert, Abdullahi Adeoye, warned that delays could compromise intelligence efforts, urging authorities to freeze assets, restrict movement, and make arrests immediately.

Public reactions on social media echoed the demand for action. One user wrote, “Go beyond listing and prosecute them if you have facts”.