US ANTI-TERROR WAR: Eight Nigerians’ Assets Frozen

The United States has escalated its global counter-terrorism efforts after freezing the assets of eight Nigerians accused of supporting terrorism and related illicit activities. The sanctions were announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) as part of Washington’s ongoing anti-terror war.

According to official records, the individuals named include Salih Yusuf Adamu, Babestan Oluwole Ademulero, Abu Abdullah ibn Umar Al‑Barnawi, Abu Musab Al‑Barnawi, Khaled Al‑Barnawi, Ibrahim Ali Alhassan, Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn Ali Al‑Mainuki, and Nnamdi Orson Benson.

OFAC stated that those listed are linked to Boko Haram, ISIL affiliates, or major cyber-enabled crimes. Under the sanctions, all assets and financial interests belonging to the individuals within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, while American citizens and companies are prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

U.S. authorities clarified that the action does not amount to arrests in Nigeria, but targets assets connected to the U.S. financial system. The move underscores Washington’s determination to disrupt terror financing networks globally and signals tighter scrutiny of individuals accused of aiding extremist groups.