On August 2014, it was reported that he was among the sponsors of the deadly Islamic sect, Boko Haram alongside Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, the former Executive Governor of Borno State, Nigeria [REF].
The State Security Service (SSS) however absolved Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika of claims that he is a major financier of the Boko Haram sect and said that he was proved innocent of the allegation leveled against him by the Australian negotiator [REF].