 The authenticity of the allegation generated a lot of reactions across the Nation and some part of the neighboring countries.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.He has won several awards and honours, among others are; 

On January 27, 2016, the anti-corruption Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sealed off an estate along Jabi Airport road junction in Abuja, belonging to Azubuike Ihejirika.