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The Federal Government has frozen the bank accounts of Simon Ekpa and 16 others over alleged terrorism financing. The sanctions affect multiple financial institutions, targeting individuals and entities linked to terrorist activities. Authorities ordered immediate asset freezes and compliance reports to be filed with the Nigerian Sanctions Committee.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has frozen the bank accounts of Simon Ekpa and 16 others over alleged involvement in terrorism financing. This decision follows a recommendation by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee in line with the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

The affected individuals and entities have been placed on the Nigerian Sanctions List, with all their funds, assets, and economic resources ordered to be identified and frozen immediately. The move aims to curb the financing of terrorism-related activities in the country.

Full List of Frozen Accounts and Entities:​

  1. Simon Ekpa Njoku – Guaranty Trust Bank (0118835791, 0115442299, 0115442275)
  2. Godstime Promise Iyare – Access Bank (0060032439, 1187008630, 1448136683), UBA (2212655102), Moniepoint (8197394552), Kuda (2007096158), Promicool Venture - Moniepoint (8197394576)
  3. Francis Chukwuedo Mmaduabuchi – Eco Bank (3941072599), Fidelity (6239280146), Opay (8037688095), Moniepoint (8196060258, 8196028438, 8196028452, 5380383959, 5612325508, 4730823866)
  4. John Anayo Onwumere – Sterling (0026224269), Zenith (4230646454)
  5. Chikwuka Godwin Eze – First Bank (3031299977), Access Bank (0110709618, 0108595489, 1132518632)
  6. Edwin Augustine Chukwuedo – Union (0010808495, 0110232286, 0069247850), Eco Bank (2321194539), Opay (8169916076), Moniepoint (6786290317, 6786290300)
  7. Chinwendu Joy Owoh – First Bank (3125731837), GTB (0115848475), Moniepoint (6474876289), Union (0014660761)
  8. Ginika Jane Orji – Blueridge (8039231985), Opay (7059681248, 8106940744)
  9. Awo Uchechukwu – First Bank (3060144916)
  10. Mercy Ebere Ifeoma Ali – Access (1612608952), FCMB (6594319019), First Bank (3147574474)
  11. Ohagwu Nneka Juliana – UBA (2147559148)
  12. Eze Chibuike Okpoto – Access (0071127599, 1138098116), FCMB (3723955016), GT Bank (0123014963)
  13. Nwaobi Henry Chimezie – Access (1113046148, 1113046148), UBA (2115584448, 2117752704), First Bank (3067985749), Moniepoint (8276850931)
  14. Ogomu Peace Kewe – Access (1840168323), UBA (2096777826), First Bank (3124937333, 2041450556, 3180578127), Zenith (2547460190), Opay (9069071154), Kuda (2028607838), Fidelity (6552642526), GT Bank (0258732080), Stanbic (0021280495)
  15. Igwe Ka Ala Enterprises – Access (1872085373, 0800331795), Fairmoney (2683102063), Fidelity (5090919707), GTB (0206153527, 0044247093, 0044247086, 0044247079, 0044247062, 0044247055, 0044247103, 4020644423), Opay (9023765613, 8035144914, 8126308128), Polaris (3124277058), Carbon (0629821223), Zenith (1226773554)
  16. Seficuvi Global Company – Access Bank (1436852548), Eco Bank (3831141439)
  17. Lakurawa Group NLLKW
Authorities have directed financial institutions to ensure the freezing of these accounts without prior notice and to report compliance with the sanctions. Transactions related to the affected individuals and entities must be reported as suspicious to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).

This latest crackdown comes amid increased efforts by Nigerian authorities to prevent the financing of terrorism and enhance national security.