Hamza Sulaiman Jega
Law Enforcement Officer, Financial Crime Investigator, Counter Terrorism Investigation Specialist, Crime Scene Investigator
Abuja,Nigeria
Summary
Experienced Counter-Terrorism and Fraud Detection Specialist with expertise in identifying money laundering activities. Utilises investigative intuition and analytical skills to uncover complex financial discrepancies. Enhances operational security and mitigates risks, ensuring organisational integrity and compliance with public safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Forensic Analyst (Secondment)
National Counter Terrorism Center
Abuja, FCT
02.2023 - Current
- Conduct forensic document analysis to detect forgery. alteration and counterfeit security features in IDs.
- Examined and authenticated travel documents and extremist propaganda materials to establish links in terrorism financing cases.
- Operated Foster + Freeman Electrostatic Detection Apparatus ESDA machine to recover indented writing and handwritten notes linked to terrorism financing investigations
Senior Investigator
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
Abuja, Nigeria
11.2014 - Current
- Investigated terrorism financing and illicit financial flow networks linked to Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other violent extremist groups in Nigeria and the Sahel region, enhancing understanding of threat dynamics
- Produced actionable financial intelligence to disrupt extremist funding channels and inform national counter-terrorism policy decisions
- Coordinated efforts with Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, Police, and international partners on Anti-Money Laundering/Combating Financing of Terrorism enforcement, strengthening collaborative response frameworks
- Analyzed structural governance and institutional gaps that enable extremist financing; contributed policy recommendations on financial integrity, transparency, and Good Governance
- Mentored junior investigators in financial intelligence analysis and evidence-based investigation techniques, fostering skill development and enhancing investigative capabilities
Education
Executive Master’s Degree - Counter Terrorism Investigation
Al-Akhawayn University Ifrane
Ifrane, Morocco 04.2024 - 10.2024
Master of Arts - International Affairs And Diplomacy
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria Nigeria 05/2023 - 01/2025
Bachelor of Science - Education And Economics
Usmanu Danfodio University
Sokoto Nigeria 02.2006 - 01.2010
Skills
- Fraud detection
- Money laundering detection
- Investigative analysis
- Analytical analysis
- Open-source intelligence
- Surveillance systems
- Law enforcement knowledge
- Suspect pursuit
- Expertise in evidence collection
- Victim support provision
Personal Skills
Mother tongue: Hausa, English
Fluent
Accomplishments
Letter of commendation by the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre on my membership of the Joint Investigation Standing Committee on Terrorism Financing, where our sustained efforts culminated in Nigeria's exit from the Financial Action Task Force FATF Grey list in October 2025.
Work availability
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References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Master’s Degree - Counter Terrorism Investigation
Al-Akhawayn University Ifrane
04.2024 - 10.2024
Master of Arts - International Affairs And Diplomacy
Ahmadu Bello University
05/2023 - 01/2025
Forensic Analyst (Secondment)
National Counter Terrorism Center
02.2023 - Current
Senior Investigator
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
11.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education And Economics
Usmanu Danfodio University
02.2006 - 01.2010