Regulatory Alerts2013-06-11 | FPR/DIR/GEN/ADM/01/003Added · Updated
Terrorism (Prevention) (Proscription Order) Notice, 2013
The Nigerian Federal High Court has issued a notice proscribing two groups, 'Jama'atu Ahlis-Sunnah Lidda'awati Wal Jihad', also known as Boko Haram, and 'Jama'atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladi Sudan'. The existence of these groups in Nigeria has been declared terrorism and illegal. Any form of activity involving or concerning their collective intentions or otherwise is now considered an offence under the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011, with penalties for violators, including prosecution.