Malami: We have identified terrorism financiers In Nigeria

1. By our reporter/ Nigeria’s justice minister and Minister of attorney-general on Wednesday said terrorism financiers in Nigeria have been identified.

Malami who refused to mention those identified by the Federal Government, however, gave an assurance that they would be prosecuted.

“As far as that aspect (of terrorism financing) is concerned, we have succeeded, one, in identifying those that are responsible for funding,” Malami told reporters on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

“Two, blocking the leakages associated with the funding, and then, three, embarking on an aggressive investigation that is indeed impacting positively in terms of the fight against terrorism.”

According to him, investigations and arrests were being carried out in line with the country’s laws, insisting that due process would be followed.

“One thing I can tell you for sure is that whatever we do, in terms of detention and arrest, is indeed backed by judicial processes,” he said.

“We have acquired and obtained legitimate court orders, taking into consideration the facts and material proof of evidence presented before the court on account of which the court eventually exercises its discretion in terms of granting orders that we can have the suspects in custody pending the conclusion of the investigation.”