IGP directs police to refer terrorism financing, banditry cases to specialised units
“The Force has established the Proceeds of Crime Section, and this is headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police with vast experience and expertise in financial crime to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing,” he said.
Nigeria has also issued regulations requiring financial institutions and other reporting entities to implement targeted financial sanctions in line with international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards developed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
In her remarks, the Chief Executive Officer of the NFIU, Hafsat Bakari, described the Nigeria Police Force as a key partner in the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework.
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