TACKLING TERROR FINANCING THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF FORENSIC TECHNIQUES IN NIGERIA

This research is the evaluation of various sources of finance to terrorist activities and the application of forensic principles to mitigate the trend. Terrorism in recent times has reduced government stability and thereby impoverishing mostly the developing and underdeveloped countries. This poses a negative impact on the standard of living in poor countries. Since financing terror activities is a humongous project considering the cost of weaponry and logistics, it is in my opinion that, for such finances to manifest, it can only take the capability of the well-heeled to finance, and highly gullible individuals and sympathizers to perpetuate the terror act. Terrorist organizations vary widely, ranging from large, state-like organizations to small, decentralized groups and self-directed networks. Policymakers, judiciary officers, forensic auditors, blockchain forensic examiners, and palynologists are the few recommended approaches to reduce terror financing in Nigeria. These facts are known facts that will fashion the core of discussion of terrorist financing and the specific role that forensic application can play in Nigeria terror financing effort.

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