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Nigeria calls on UN to investigate Boko Haram funding

General Christopher Musa

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Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged the United Nations to investigate the funding and training of Boko Haram terrorists. In a recent interview with Al-Jazeera, Musa emphasized the need to trace and track the international flow of funding to the terrorists.

Musa questioned how Boko Haram has managed to sustain itself for 15 years, suggesting that there may be an international conspiracy involved in providing the group with funds, training, and equipment. He noted that over 120,000 Boko Haram members have surrendered, many of whom came with hard currency, raising questions about the source of their funding.

The call for a UN investigation comes as Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists have begun using drones for surveillance ahead of launching attacks on security operatives. Musa attributed the difficulty in wiping out the insurgency to the challenge of obtaining equipment, despite having the necessary funds.

Nigeria is not alone in facing the threat of asymmetric warfare, Musa said, highlighting the need for international cooperation to address the issue. He emphasized that Nigeria has the capacity to secure its country, the sub-region, and assist Africa, but requires joint training and equipment to effectively combat the insurgency.

The UN has previously condemned Boko Haram’s violence as “an affront to humanity” and reaffirmed its support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to combat terrorism ¹. The international community has also provided support to Nigeria in its fight against Boko Haram, including a partnership project with the European Union, UNODC, and CTED to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate terrorism cases ².

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