INTERPOL Arrests 11 'High-Level' Members of Terrorist Groups in Nigeria

INTERPOL arrests 11 'high-level' members of terrorist groups in Nigeria

At least 11 suspected “high-level members of several terrorist groups” have been arrested by the International Criminal Police Organisation, Interpol, in Nigeria. They were among the 83 suspects apprehended across six African countries, in an operation code-named ‘Operation Catalyst’. Countries where arrests were made include Nigeria, Angola, Cameroon, Kenya, Namibia and South Sudan. In a statement, Interpol revealed that the operation lasted tw…

REGULATION | INTERPOL and AFRIPOL Crack Down on Crypto-Based Terrorism Financing Worth ~$430,000 in Kenya

INTERPOL and AFRIPOL have announced the arrest of 83 individuals across six African countries in a major crackdown on terrorism financing, cybercrime, and money laundering. The two-month operation, Operation Catalyst, ran from July to September 2025 and represents one of the continent’s most significant coordinated law-enforcement efforts. The operation spanned: Angola Cameroon Kenya Namibia Nigeria, and South Sudan, targeting financial network…

83 arrests in landmark African operation against terrorism financing

A first-of-its-kind operation targeting terrorism financing and the illegal activity supporting it, has led to 83 arrests across six African countries and the identification of 160 persons of interest. Operation Catalyst (July – September 2025) aimed to identify and disrupt financial flows and schemes found to have connections to terrorism financing and its support networks. Source