FG release name of 31 persons and groups who are now considered as Terrorists

 

Ahead of 2026, the federal government of Nigeria has announced a list of 31 individuals and groups who will now be considered as terrorists under the new doctrine. 

This is the full list of the 31 persons and groups:

The directive covered: 

1. Armed groups outside state authority 

2. Individuals wielding lethal weapons without authorisation 

3. Bandits 

4. Militias 

5. Armed gangs 

6. Criminal networks with weapons 7. Armed robbers 

8. Violent cult groups 

9. Forest-based armed collectives 

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. Harbourers 

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 enable terror 

30. Community leaders who facilitate violence 

31. Religious leaders who justify terror