Presidency identifies those linked to Boko Haram, bandits’ financers in Nigeria
According to the Presidency, several Bureau de Change operators with international connections are funding Boko Haram terrorists and bandits in Nigeria.
Garba Shehu, a spokesman for President Muhammadu Buhari, said there is evidence of money being sent from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Boko Haram leaders through Nigerian Bureau de Change operators.
Garba revealed on Channels Television that some Nigerians have been arrested in connection with Boko Haram financing.
Shehu stated that an investigation into the funding of Boko Haram terrorists in Nigeria was underway.
According to him, the investigation’s findings would astound Nigerians.
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“It is surprising to every Nigerian that places of worship and farmland are being used as safe havens for killers of police officers and security officials,” he said.
“The new Service chiefs are collaborating with the Inspector General and the heads of intelligence agencies, and there is a strong path.
“In terms of their funding, a number of people have been arrested” (of terrorism).
“A number of individuals are currently being held in custody.
“Bureau de Change is facilitating money to terrorists. We have already concluded with the UAE on Nigerians who are transferring money to Boko Haram terrorists and this also happens domestically.
“And I tell you that by the time we conclude this investigation, the shocking details will surprise many Nigerians.”
