The United States has frozen the assets and properties of several Nigerians accused of links to the Islamic sects Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
The US government also sanctioned some individuals and organisations for cybercrime-related offences and other security threats.
This was detailed in a 3,000-page document updated by the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on February 10.
Checks by our correspondent on Monday show that the list features over 20 Nigerians and organisations operating in the country.
The sanction means all property and interests of these individuals and entities within US jurisdiction are blocked under Executive Order 13224, and US persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Nigerians Currently Sanctioned by the US
Khalid al‑Barnawi
Also known as: AL-BARNAWI, Khaled; BARNAWI, Khalid; EL-BARNAOUI, Khaled; HAFSAT, Abu; USMAN, Mohammed
Date of birth: 1976
Place of birth: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Offence/Program: Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) — linked to Boko Haram/terrorism
Abubakar Shekau
Also known as: BIN MOHAMMED, Abu Mohammed Abubakar; BI MUHAMMED, Abu Muhammed Abubakar; SHEHU; SHAYKU; SHEKAU
Date of birth: 1969
Place of birth: Shekau Village, Yobe State, Nigeria
Offence/Program: SDGT — leader associated with Boko Haram.Get The Full, Details. .
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