The Bola Ahmed Tinubu -led
government has officially submitted extradition requests to Finland for Simon
Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator.
This was made known by General Christopher Musa, the
Chief of Defence Staff.
The confirmation was made during an interview on
Channels Television on Tuesday.
General Musa revealed that all required legal and
procedural documents have been sent to Finnish authorities for consideration.
The extradition request is part of Nigeria’s broader
efforts to address Ekpa’s alleged involvement in inciting unrest, promoting
terrorism, and pushing for secessionist activities in the country.
Discussing Ekpa’s arrest, General Musa remarked,“Well,
I’m sure he’s cooling off somewhere,” during Channels Television’s 2024
Year-In-Review program on December 31, 2024.
He added, “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.”
Recall that Ekpa was arrested in November 2024 by
Finnish authorities, alongside four others, on suspicion of terror-related
offenses, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing.
Following his arrest, the Lahti District Court in
Finland ordered his detention based on evidence of public incitement to commit
a crime with terrorist intent in Nigeria.
The separatist leader is accused of leveraging social
media platforms to propagate separatist ideologies and advocate for violent
secession in southeastern Nigeria.
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