CDS seeks extradition of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria
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The Nigerian military on March, declared 97 persons wanted for terrorism, violent extremism and secessionist threats against the country. Among those declared wanted is Simon Ekpa, who is based in Finland but is believed to be behind the insecurity in the South-east region The news of Ekpa’s arrest in Finland broke on Thursday quoting Finnish local newspapers.
By Sumaila Ogbaje
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has expressed hope that the government of the Finland will extradite factional leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa to Nigeria to face justice following his arrest in the European country on Thursday.
Gen.Musa said this while expressing happiness with the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa by the Finnish authority who is believed to be behind the violence in the South East part of the country.
The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
“CDS is happy with his arrest in Finland, with the hope this will be a step towards his extradition to Nigeria so that he will face justice,” he said.
Also, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said the CDS had always called for the arrest of Simon Ekpa following is deep involvement in fueling terrorism in South East Nigeria.
“We are delighted about his arrest, and glad that the international community is partnering with Nigeria in our fight against terrorism,” he added.
The military on March, declared 97 persons wanted for terrorism, violent extremism and secessionist threats against the country.
Among those declared wanted is Simon Ekpa, who is based in Finland but is believed to be behind the insecurity in the South-east region
The news of Ekpa’s arrest in Finland broke on Thursday quoting Finnish local newspapers.
(NAN)
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