Title: Buratai: Terror Financiers Known but Not Publicly Named Date Published: 21 March 2026 Description: A former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has said he should not be held accountable for the non-disclosure of individuals allegedly financing terrorism in Nigeria.Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, Buratai stated that relevant authorities are aware of those funding insurgency but have reasons for withholding their identities from the public.He emphasised that naming suspects is beyond his responsibility, noting that appropriate agencies are better positioned to determine when and how such information should be made public.According to him, the focus should be on taking decisive action against those involved, stressing that the alleged financiers remain within society and are known to security agencies.Buratai also clarified that the rehabilitation of repentant members of Boko Haram was a government initiative rather than a military policy. He explained that the Nigerian Army had, in 2016, offered insurgents an opportunity to surrender within a specified timeline, after which they were handed over to relevant authorities for rehabilitation.The former Nigerian envoy to Benin Republic further expressed concern over Nigeria’s persistent security challenges, calling for improved intelligence gathering and increased recruitment of security personnel to strengthen national safety.Demands for the disclosure of terrorism financiers have lingered for years, especially after the Federal Government announced in 2021 that several individuals and organisations linked to insurgent funding had been identified.Agencies such as the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit have also reported tracking suspicious financial transactions connected to terrorist activities, while security operatives continue to investigate funding networks.Despite these developments, the identities of the alleged financiers remain undisclosed, drawing criticism from civil society organisations and security analysts who argue that transparency is key to tackling impunity.Nigeria has battled a prolonged insurgency in the North-East, with Boko Haram and its splinter groups responsible for thousands of deaths and the displacement of millions of people. Attached Images: f8c8a32798ef34ae0817fd1212da67f2e9de8203b3aa86240a96f585c618a9b8.webp Attached Video: None