The Presidency says some Bureau-de-Change operators in the country with contacts abroad are sponsors of Boko Haram insurgency.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicly, Garba Shehu disclosed this on Tuesday during a television interview.
Garba said a link between kidnapping for ransom, banditry and Boko Haram sponsorship had also been established.
He said there is evidence that money is being sent from United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Boko Haram leaders.
He confirmed that the statement by Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Dr. Kayode Fayemi that Boko Haram sponsors are behind banditry and kidnapping is a product of intelligence gathering.
He said many people have been arrested and that after investigation, those involved will be exposed.
He warned that there would be no sacred cows even if those involved were found to be politicians.
“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 Inspector General of Police and heads of intelligence agencies and there is a clear lead.
“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.”
