The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has alleged that some Bureau de Change operators with foreign contacts are sponsors of Boko Haram terrorists and banditry in Nigeria.
Shehu, who revealed this on Channels Television, said there are various evidence of money being sent from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Boko Haram leaders through Bureau de Change operators in Nigeria.
He said an investigation is ongoing and that some Nigerians who are connected to the financing of the insurgents have been arrested.
However, the Senior Special Assistant said the result of the investigation would shock Nigerians.
Shehu said, “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 IG and heads of intelligence agencies and there is a clear lead.
“A lot of people have been arrested in terms of their financing (of terrorism).
“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.”