The United States government has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links with extremist groups, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

According to U.S. authorities, the action is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt financial networks that allegedly support terrorist activities. The sanctions reportedly target individuals suspected of providing material assistance, funding, or other forms of support to the groups.

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Under the measures, any assets the affected individuals may have within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and American citizens and entities are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. Such actions are typically carried out under U.S. counterterrorism laws and sanctions regulations.

Boko Haram has been responsible for years of insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East, while ISIL operates internationally through affiliated networks. Authorities say cutting off financial support remains a key strategy in weakening the operational capacity of such groups.