We’ll Soon Expose Terrorism Financiers in Nigeria – Chief of Defence Staff.
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said the process of identifying and prosecuting terrorism financiers in the country is already underway.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Musa explained that the delay in naming those involved was due to legal and international complexities. “The process is on. The delay has to do with legal issues and international connections.
Some of the funds come from outside Nigeria, so we can’t act alone. But we know them,” he said, noting that others operate within the country. According to him, local financiers often recruit individuals, provide them with motorcycles, and receive daily cash deposits into accounts that are currently being tracked. He emphasized that the movement of such funds is under close surveillance.
Musa commended the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) for its role in tracing financial links to terrorism, noting that arrests have already been made.
“I can assure you that the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and other agencies are working seriously to address the matter,” he added.
The Defence Chief also disclosed that the State Security Services, National Intelligence Agency, and other security outfits are investigating politicians suspected of sponsoring insecurity for personal gains. “Criminals collaborate. Bandits and terrorists work together because they share the same goal—making money and inflicting suffering on communities,” he said.
The move follows Trump’s renewed clampdown on immigration since his return to the White House in January 2025.
In a related development, the administration has also introduced a new visa bond policy requiring applicants from countries with poor records of visa overstays to deposit between $5,000 and $15,000.
The pilot programme, which began this week, is aimed at ensuring visitors leave before their visas expire. According to the State Department, the rule also affects individuals who obtained “citizenship by investment” without residency obligations, with designated airports overseeing compliance.
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said the process of identifying and prosecuting terrorism financiers in the country is already underway.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Musa explained that the delay in naming those involved was due to legal and international complexities. “The process is on. The delay has to do with legal issues and international connections.
Some of the funds come from outside Nigeria, so we can’t act alone. But we know them,” he said, noting that others operate within the country. According to him, local financiers often recruit individuals, provide them with motorcycles, and receive daily cash deposits into accounts that are currently being tracked. He emphasized that the movement of such funds is under close surveillance.
Musa commended the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) for its role in tracing financial links to terrorism, noting that arrests have already been made.
“I can assure you that the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and other agencies are working seriously to address the matter,” he added.
The Defence Chief also disclosed that the State Security Services, National Intelligence Agency, and other security outfits are investigating politicians suspected of sponsoring insecurity for personal gains. “Criminals collaborate. Bandits and terrorists work together because they share the same goal—making money and inflicting suffering on communities,” he said.
The move follows Trump’s renewed clampdown on immigration since his return to the White House in January 2025.
In a related development, the administration has also introduced a new visa bond policy requiring applicants from countries with poor records of visa overstays to deposit between $5,000 and $15,000.
The pilot programme, which began this week, is aimed at ensuring visitors leave before their visas expire. According to the State Department, the rule also affects individuals who obtained “citizenship by investment” without residency obligations, with designated airports overseeing compliance.
We’ll Soon Expose Terrorism Financiers in Nigeria – Chief of Defence Staff.
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said the process of identifying and prosecuting terrorism financiers in the country is already underway.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Musa explained that the delay in naming those involved was due to legal and international complexities. “The process is on. The delay has to do with legal issues and international connections.
Some of the funds come from outside Nigeria, so we can’t act alone. But we know them,” he said, noting that others operate within the country. According to him, local financiers often recruit individuals, provide them with motorcycles, and receive daily cash deposits into accounts that are currently being tracked. He emphasized that the movement of such funds is under close surveillance.
Musa commended the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) for its role in tracing financial links to terrorism, noting that arrests have already been made.
“I can assure you that the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and other agencies are working seriously to address the matter,” he added.
The Defence Chief also disclosed that the State Security Services, National Intelligence Agency, and other security outfits are investigating politicians suspected of sponsoring insecurity for personal gains. “Criminals collaborate. Bandits and terrorists work together because they share the same goal—making money and inflicting suffering on communities,” he said.
The move follows Trump’s renewed clampdown on immigration since his return to the White House in January 2025.
In a related development, the administration has also introduced a new visa bond policy requiring applicants from countries with poor records of visa overstays to deposit between $5,000 and $15,000.
The pilot programme, which began this week, is aimed at ensuring visitors leave before their visas expire. According to the State Department, the rule also affects individuals who obtained “citizenship by investment” without residency obligations, with designated airports overseeing compliance.
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