BREAKING: Nigeria Declares 31 Individuals and Groups as Terrorists Ahead of 2026

BREAKING: Nigeria Declares 31 Individuals and Groups as Terrorists Ahead of 2026

BREAKING: Nigeria Declares 31 Individuals and Groups as Terrorists Ahead of 2026

The Nigerian government has announced a new list of 31 people and groups who will now be considered terrorists under a new rule. This is part of efforts to fight violence and protect citizens.

The list includes:

1. Armed groups outside state authority
2. Individuals carrying weapons without permission
3. Bandits
4. Militias
5. Armed gangs
6. Criminal networks with weapons
7. Armed robbers
8. Violent cult groups
9. Forest-based armed groups
10. Foreign-linked mercenaries
11. Political violence actors
12. Ethnic violence actors
13. Financial violence actors
14. Sectarian violence actors
15. Kidnappers
16. Extortionists
17. Financiers of armed groups
18. Money handlers
19. People who hide criminals
20. Informants
21. Ransom facilitators
22. Ransom negotiators
23. Political protectors
24. Political intermediaries
25. Transporters of fighters or weapons
26. Arms suppliers
27. Safe house owners
28. Politicians who encourage violence
29. Traditional rulers who support terror
30. Community leaders who help violence
31. Religious leaders who justify terror

The government says this is to stop violence, punish criminals, and make Nigeria safer for everyone.