FULL LIST: IPOB, Simon Ekpa, Yusuf Ghazali among 48 individuals, groups, ‘linked’ to financing terrorism

The Federal Government has published a comprehensive list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria, in a move aimed at strengthening national security and disrupting illicit financial networks.

The list, released on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), identifies persons and entities suspected of involvement in terrorism‑related activities, including links to proscribed and extremist organisations such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru) and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

Among those named is Simon Ekpa, a Finland‑based separatist figure associated with a faction of IPOB. On September 1, 2025, the Päijät‑Häme District Court in Finland sentenced Ekpa to six years’ imprisonment for terrorism offences after finding him guilty of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group.

Also featured on the list is Yusuf Ghazali, an individual accused of facilitating financial and logistical support to terrorist groups, though he has denied any involvement in illegal activities.

The full list of individuals named by NIGSAC includes:

Abdulsamat Ohida
Mohammed Sani
Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman
Fatima Ishaq
Yusuf Ghazali
Abubakar Muhammad
Sallamudeen Hassan
Adamu Ishak
Hassana Isah
Abdulkareem Musa
Umar Abdullahi
Bashir Yusuf
Ibrahim Alhassan
Salihu Adamu
Surajo Mohammad
Fannami Bukar
Muhammed Musa
Sahabi Ismail
Mohammed Buba
Adamu Hassan
Hassan Mohammed
Usman Abubakar
Kubara Salawu
Rabiu Suleiman

Also listed are several individuals from the south‑east region, namely:

Simon Njoku
Godstime Iyare
Francis Mmadubuchi
John Onwumere
Chikwuka Eze
Edwin Chukwuedo
Chiwendu Owoh
Ginika Orji
Awo Uchechukwu
Mercy Ali
Ohagwu Juliana
Eze Okpoto
Nwaobi Chimezie
Ogumu Kewe

In addition to individuals, the sanctions list names the following entities suspected of involvement in terrorism financing:

Jama’atu Wal‑Jihad
Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru)
Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)
Yan Group
Yan Group NLBDG

See the full list below:

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