# Terrorists using social media, crypto to recruit, fund attacks — Ribadu, AU

> The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre have warned that terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting social media, cryptocurrencies and emerging technologies to recruit members, conceal funds and coordinate attacks across West Africa and the Sahel.

- Published: 2026-10-13T17:03:05.963Z
- Updated: 2026-10-14T06:02:36.026Z
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- Topics: Politics, Science and technology
- Involves: AU Counter-Terrorism Centre, Abuja, African Union, African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre, Boko Haram, Economic Community of West African States, Idriss Lalalli, Islamic State West Africa Province, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, Lalalli, Maj-Gen. Adamu Laka, National Counter Terrorism Centre

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- 2026-10-13T17:03:05.963Z - Punch: [Terrorists using social media, crypto to recruit, fund attacks — Ribadu, AU](https://punchng.com/terrorists-using-social-media-crypto-to-recruit-fund-attacks-ribadu-au/)
- 2026-10-14T03:02:07.265Z - Punch: [Terrorists deploy AI, crypto to evade security agencies – Ribadu](https://punchng.com/terrorists-deploy-ai-crypto-to-evade-security-agencies-ribadu/)

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