The United States has identified and sanctioned individuals accused of facilitating financial transactions for the Islamic State (ISIS) across Nigeria and several other countries as part of efforts to disrupt the terrorist group’s global funding network.
According to U.S. authorities, the sanctioned individuals allegedly played key roles in moving funds, coordinating financial transfers, and providing logistical support for ISIS-linked operations in different regions.
The sanctions are intended to block access to assets under U.S. jurisdiction, restrict financial transactions, and limit the ability of those designated to support terrorist activities.
Officials said the action forms part of a broader strategy to dismantle the financial infrastructure sustaining extremist organisations and to strengthen international cooperation against terrorism financing.
The U.S. government urged financial institutions and partner countries to remain vigilant and continue implementing measures aimed at detecting and preventing illicit financial flows linked to terrorist groups.
Authorities also reaffirmed their commitment to working with governments and international partners to identify individuals and networks involved in financing terrorism.
The latest sanctions underscore ongoing global efforts to cut off funding sources for extremist organisations and enhance security cooperation across affected regions.
Counterterrorism experts have consistently identified financial disruption as a key component in weakening the operational capabilities of terrorist groups operating across Africa and other parts of the world.
The Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has published the details of companies and three nationals now regarded as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGT).
The Nigerian is Muhammad Mukhtar Adamu, linked to ISIS-West Africa. Born 02 (alt 03) August 1990, Muhammad’s home address shows he resides in the Agege area of Lagos.
The Syrian is Abdelhakim Boukich a.k.a. Babili Muhammad, DOB 15 Dec 1993; alt. DOB 01 Jan 1991. The French is Abderrahmane Miloud a.k.a. Ghazi Ibrahim, DOB August 1992. Both are linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
The three companies linked to Muhammad, based in Nigeria, include General Currency Bureau De Change Limited, located in Lagos and established on January 9, 2019, with Registration Number RC 1555604.
Others: Manhattan Bureau De Change, Murtala Mohammad Way, Kano, est. 26 January 2021, Reg. No. RC 1763824; Nine To Nine Exchange Bureau De Change, FAAN Complex, Airport Road, Lagos, est. 22 August 2017, Reg. No. RC 1462752.
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