By Ayodele Oni
The Federal Government of Nigeria has named a Newspaper Publisher, Tukur Mamu, as one of the sponsors of Terrorism.
The FG had, a couple of days ago, named 45 people and organizations as sponsors of Terrorism.
Mamu, Publisher of Desert Herald was one of them.
Mamu first came into national attention after the unprecedented attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train in 2024 which resulted in the killing of a number of people and the abduction of scores. Thereafter, Bama acted as a go-between for the terrorists and the families of the victims. His home became a clearing house for the delivery of hundreds of millions of Naira to the terrorists until he ran into trouble with security agencies which suspected his actions. The ante was raised when he was arrested in Saudi Arabia on his way to perform a religious obligation along with his way.
Presently, he is under prosecution by the Department of State Services, DSS.
Last week, the Federal Government began the prosecution of suspected terrorists by arraigning 500 of them, and at the end of day, 386 of them were jailed. Others are pending.
This ongoing trial and conviction of the suspects found guilty of terrorism charges have attracted commendation from the United States (US) government.
The US has, based on that, lauded President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government of Nigeria for its efforts to tackle terrorism and strengthen the judicial process in the country.
In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Massad Fares Boulos, US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, acknowledged the Nigerian government’s commitment to accelerating terrorism-related trials and addressing long-standing delays in the courts.
He noted that the recent conviction of 386 Islamist militants marked a significant step towards accountability and justice.
He further highlighted the importance of timely and transparent legal processes in combating extremism and reinforcing public confidence in judicial institutions, while stressing that adherence to the rule of law remains vital for national security and long-term stability.
The statement reads, “The United States commends the Nigerian government for its strong commitment to expediting trials addressing terrorism and related crimes.
“We welcome the convictions of 386 Islamist militants in cases that had previously faced significant delays in the courts, and we recognize this as an important step toward accountability and justice.
“We believe that timely and transparent legal processes are critical in confronting extremism and reinforcing public trust in judicial institutions.
“Upholding the rule of law remains essential to ensuring the safety, stability, and long-term security of all Nigerians, and we support continued efforts to strengthen judicial efficiency and fairness across the country.”
The development comes a day after the Federal Government released a list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria.
The list, published on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, identified suspects believed to be supporting terrorist activities across the country.
Some of those named were reportedly connected to organisations such as the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
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