The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has praised the arrest of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by Finnish authorities.
Ekpa was arrested on charges related to terrorism and is currently being held in a Finnish prison.
On March 23, 2024, the Defence Headquarters declared Ekpa wanted for inciting violence in Nigeria’s South-East region, alongside 96 other identified terrorists nationwide.
Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, expressed satisfaction with the international community’s collaboration with the Nigerian military in combating terrorism.
He emphasized that Simon Ekpa has played a significant role in exacerbating terrorism in the South-Eastern part of the country.
“The CDS has always called for the arrest of Simon Ekpa following his 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 stated.
Relatedly, the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said: “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.”
