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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Femi Adesina, spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, has said the federal government is not interested in exposing sponsors of terrorism.<\/p>\n

Adesina stated this during an interview on Channels Television on Monday.<\/p>\n

Last week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) included six Nigerians on its terror list.<\/p>\n

But when Adesina was asked if Buhari would comment on the issue of terrorism at the United Nations Assembly, following the naming of six Nigerians as \u201csponsors of terrorism\u201d in UAE, Adesina said the federal government\u2019s focus will be on prosecution of suspects.<\/p>\n

\u201cNaming and shaming won\u2019t be the motive. Rather, bringing malefactors to justice would be it. Nigeria is not interested in naming and shaming anybody. Rather, it wants to bring them to justice.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou will see that the United Arab Emirates has given some names, and the attorney-general of the federation has responded to that matter, saying that in due course, all these people will have their days in court.<\/p>\n

\u201cRest assured that these people will be dragged before justice and justice will have its way,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

US set to help Nigeria identify Boko Haram sponsors<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Femi Adesina, spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari, has said the federal government is not interested in exposing sponsors of terrorism. Adesina stated this during an interview on Channels Television on Monday. Last week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) included six Nigerians on its terror list. 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