Presidency has finally unveiled the sponsors of Boko Haram insurgents and bandits, terrorizing the country.It confirmed the connection between kidnapping for ransom, banditry and Boko Haram sponsorship.
Senior Special Assistant to President Mallam Garba Shehu, while speaking on Channels Television on Tuesday night, said the sponsors of the terrorists include some bureau de change operators with contacts abroad.
He also maintained that available evidence had shown that money is being sent from United Arab Emirates to Boko Haram leaders, adding that the statement by Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, that Boko Haram sponsors are behind banditry and kidnapping is a product of intelligence gathering. Shehu said, “It is shocking to any Nigerian that places of worship and farmland are places where killers of policemen and security officials are being harboured.
“The new Service chiefs are working with the IG and heads of intelligence agencies and there is a clear lead. A lot of people have been arrested in terms of their financing (of terrorism). “There are a number of people who are currently under arrest.
“Bureau de change are facilitating money to terrorists. We have already concluded with the UAE on Nigerians who are transferring money to Boko Haram terrorists and this also happens domestically.
“And I tell you that by the time we conclude this investigation, the shocking details will surprise many Nigerians.”