The Federal Government has launched moves for the extradition of self-professed Prime Minister of Biafra in ExileSimon Ekpa by formally submitting the necessary requirements to Finnish authorities.
Disclosing this on Channels Television on Tuesday,
the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, said, “Well, I’m sure he’s cooling off somewhere. Legal action will be taken accordingly. I don’t want to say too much, but I’m glad he’s been arrested.
“The Federal Government has provided most of the required documentation to the Finnish Government, so I’m confident the right steps will be taken.”
The Finnish authorities arrested Ekpa along with four others, on suspicion of involvement in terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and financing terrorism in November 2024.
The Lahti District Court in Finland ordered Ekpa’s remand based on probable cause for public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent in Nigeria.
The separatist leader was accused of using social media to promote separatist propaganda and violently advocating for the secession of southeastern Nigeria.
There are reports that he is been kept in one of the toughest prisons housing the most deadly criminals and felons in Finland, but many Nigerians still see his deportation to Nigeria as unlikely going by the fact that he is a Finnish citizen.
However, the coming months will unveil answers as the Biafran agitator has his first day in court in Finland in May.
