In a bold and eye-opening revelation, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called on the United Nations (UN) to launch an immediate investigation into the financial lifeline sustaining Boko Haram and other terror groups wreaking havoc in the country for over 15 years.
Speaking during a riveting interview with Al Jazeera, General Musa exposed a chilling detail: among the staggering 120,000 insurgents who surrendered, many came with hard currencies, sparking pressing questions about the shadowy sources of their funding.
“How are these terror groups able to maintain such a sophisticated network of operations for close to two decades?” General Musa questioned. “These are not mere local operations—they are being fueled and supported by international networks.”
The Defence Chief emphasized that only the UN, with its expansive reach and jurisdiction, possesses the capability to track and trace the intricate web of financial flows that have kept these groups operational. He urged the global body to deploy its resources to unearth the enablers behind the relentless terror campaign in Nigeria.
The revelation not only underscores the complex nature of terrorism in the region but also raises alarms about possible international complicity. “We’re not just fighting insurgents; we’re confronting a well-funded machine, strategically supported with logistics, arms, and intelligence,” General Musa added, hinting at a sophisticated network of financiers and backers beyond Nigeria’s borders.
This urgent plea by Nigeria’s Defence Chief shines a spotlight on the need for a concerted global effort to dismantle the financial arteries of terrorism. As the international community grapples with the broader implications, one question looms large: Who is truly behind the curtain of Boko Haram’s financial empire?
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