The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Friday disclosed that the report on the sponsors and financiers of the Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo (a.k.a Sunday Igboho) and his associates has identified a Federal lawmaker in the National Assembly as the sponsor of Igboho’s separatist activities.
According to Malami, “the report revealed that Igboho is a director and signatory to Adesun International Concept Limited registered on April 23, 2010.
“Adesun International Concept Limited also has Oladele Oyetunji and Aderopo Adeyemo as directors.
“Igboho is linked to 43 bank accounts in 9 banks.”
According to Malami, the major financier of the fugitive and separatists was found to be a federal lawmaker in the National Assembly.
“A total sum of N127 million was received by Igboho from his financiers between 23 October, 2013 and 28 September, 2020 through Adesun International Concept Ltd accounts.
“A total sum of N273 million transaction outflows was recorded from Igboho’s account between March 15, 2013, and March 11, 2021. Investigation reveals that Adesun International Concept Ltd (belonging to Igboho) transferred the sum of N12,750,000 to Abbal Bako & Sons.
“It might be recalled that Abbal Bako & Sons and its promoter Abdullahi Umar Usman are suspects in the on-going Joint Terrorist Financing Investigation.
“Abdullahi Umar Usman is by way of financial transaction connected to Surajo Muhammad (who was sentenced to life imprisonment in UAE on charges of financing terrorism (Boko Haram),” Malami said.
The minister explained that the report showed the nexus between separatists’ agitation, terrorism financing, and disruptions of peace in the country.
“The report found connections of financial transaction between Adesun International Concept Ltd (belonging to Igboho) and some construction companies and businesses among others”.
Malami, however, assured that the Federal Government remained resolute in its determination to have a peaceful Nigeria.
He said the government would do all that was necessary within the context of the legal provisions in ensuring that the matter was given the deserved attention and those found guilty would be made to face the wrath of the law.
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