Deep-Dive EP3: Dubious Contracts: How fugitive arms broker made millions of dollars from Nigeria

Premium Times, investigates the dealings of Hima Aboubakar, a Nigerien arms broker who received millions of dollars from the Nigerian government for contracts to supply military equipment. The investigation reveals that Aboubakar, despite lacking a company or bank accounts in Nigeria, managed to secure contracts and receive payments through shell companies, ultimately using the funds for personal gain. Premium Times further examines the Nigerian government's history of corrupt arms contracts, which contribute to ongoing security issues and a lack of transparency in defence spending. The article also highlights the human cost of this corruption, with the survivors of Boko Haram attacks suffering from displacement and loss of life.