 commander, Dr. Isma’il Tanko Wudilawa, has weighed in on allegations made by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry, who claimed that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is financing terrorism globally, including in Nigeria.){kind=link}
A former Joint Task Force (JTF) commander, Dr. Isma’il Tanko Wudilawa, has weighed in on allegations made by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry, who claimed that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is financing terrorism globally, including in Nigeria.
Perry, a Republican lawmaker from Pennsylvania, made the assertion during a recent hearing of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency. He alleged that USAID was funneling funds to extremist groups such as Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda, stating, “Your money, $697 million annually, plus the shipments of cash, funds Madrasas, ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, ISIS Khorasan, terrorist training camps.”
Concerns over USAID’s financial operations have been mounting, particularly under the Trump administration, where accusations of mismanagement and wasteful spending of U.S. taxpayer funds have been raised.
Speaking with DAILY POST in Kano, Wudilawa highlighted the presence of foreign involvement in Nigeria’s security crisis, pointing out the advanced military skills and sophisticated weaponry possessed by insurgents.
“The arms used by these terrorists are not procured through the Nigerian government. They wield high-grade weapons that even our security forces do not have access to,” he said.
Wudilawa also alleged that arrested insurgents have been found in possession of foreign currencies, and there have been recurring reports of helicopters supplying arms and resources to these groups.
He called on the government and citizens to remain alert, report suspicious activities, and work together to safeguard the nation’s security and sovereignty.