The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially frozen the bank accounts of Simon Ekpa and several other individuals accused of financing terrorism. The action was taken following a directive from the Nigeria Sanctions Committee, which convened in Abuja on Thursday.
The move is in line with Section 54 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, which empowers the government to designate and sanction individuals and entities involved in terrorist activities. The Attorney General of the Federation, with the approval of President Bola Tinubu, ordered that all funds, assets, and economic resources linked to the designated persons be immediately identified and frozen without prior notice.
Simon Ekpa and Others Placed on Sanctions List
Among those affected by the sanctions is Simon Ekpa, a key figure in the separatist movement in southeastern Nigeria. The government has flagged and frozen multiple accounts associated with him and several other individuals accused of financing terrorist activities.
Financial institutions have been directed to enforce the freezing measures across all accounts linked to these individuals, including those used for personal and business transactions. The sanction also extends to any accounts connected to their associates, ensuring that their financial operations are completely shut down.
Full List of Seized Accounts
1. Simon Ekpa Njoku (Born: 21-03-1985)
- Guaranty Trust Bank
- Account Number: 0118835791
- Account Number: 0115442299
- Account Number: 0115442275
2. Godstime Promise Iyare (Born: 20-05-1996)
- Access Bank
- Account Number: 0060032439
- Account Number: 1187008630
- Account Number: 1448136683
- United Bank for Africa (UBA)
- Account Number: 2212655102
- Moniepoint
- Account Number: 8197394552
- Kuda
- Account Number: 2007096158
- Promicool Venture – Moniepoint
- Account Number: 8197394576
3. Francis Chukwuedo Mmaduabuchi (Born: 27-09-1987)
- Ecobank
- Account Number: 3941072599
- Fidelity Bank
- Account Number: 6239280146
- Opay
- Account Number: 8037688095
- Moniepoint
- Account Numbers: 8196060258, 8196028438, 8196028452, 5380383959, 5612325508, 4730823866, 8037688095
4. John Anayo Onwumere (Born: 05-03-1987)
- Sterling Bank
- Account Number: 0026224269
- Zenith Bank
- Account Number: 4230646454
5. Chikwuka Godwin Eze (Born: 05-05-1975)
- First Bank
- Account Number: 3031299977
- Access Bank
- Account Numbers: 0110709618, 0108595489, 1132518632
6. Edwin Augustine Chukwuedo (Born: 27-05-1983)
- Union Bank
- Account Numbers: 0010808495, 0110232286, 0069247850
- Ecobank
- Account Number: 2321194539
- Opay
- Account Number: 8169916076
- Moniepoint
- Account Numbers: 6786290317, 6786290300
7. Chinwendu Joy Owoh (Born: 10-02-1982)
- First Bank
- Account Number: 3125731837
- Guaranty Trust Bank
- Account Number: 0115848475
- Moniepoint
- Account Number: 6474876289
- Union Bank
- Account Number: 0014660761
8. Ginika Jane Orji (Born: 05-10-1995)
- Blueridge
- Account Number: 8039231985
- Opay
- Account Numbers: 7059681248, 8106940744
9. Awo Uchechukwu (Born: 11-12-1978)
- First Bank
- Account Number: 3060144916
10. Mercy Ebere Ifeoma Ali (Born: 07-07-1998)
- Access Bank
- Account Number: 1612608952
- First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
- Account Number: 6594319019
- First Bank
- Account Number: 3147574474
11. Ohagwu Nneka Juliana (Born: 15-08-1985)
- UBA
- Account Number: 2147559148
12. Eze Chibuike Okpoto (Born: 12-01-1989)
- Access Bank
- Account Numbers: 0071127599, 1138098116
- FCMB
- Account Number: 3723955016
- GTBank
- Account Number: 0123014963
13. Nwaobi Henry Chimezie (Born: 12-06-1991)
- Access Bank
- Account Number: 1113046148
- UBA
- Account Numbers: 2115584448, 2117752704
- First Bank
- Account Number: 3067985749
- Moniepoint
- Account Number: 8276850931
Entities Also Sanctioned:
- Igwe Ka Ala Enterprises (Multiple accounts across Access Bank, GTB, Polaris, Fairmoney, Opay, and Zenith Bank)
- Seficuvi Global Company (Accounts with Access Bank and Ecobank)
- Lakurawa Group NLLKW
Government Directives on Seized Accounts
The Federal Government has ordered that all financial institutions:
- Immediately freeze all funds and assets linked to the individuals and entities listed.
- Extend the freezing measures to all accounts associated with their signatories and directors.
- Report all frozen assets and accounts to the Nigeria Sanctions Committee.
- File a Suspicious Transactions Report (STR) to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) for further investigation.
- Ensure that no financial institution facilitates any transaction for these individuals and organizations moving forward.
The government warned that any institution that fails to comply with these directives will face serious consequences.
A report of compliance with the sanctions can be sent to secretariat@nigsac.gov.ng and info@nigsac.gov.ng.