The Enugu State Government has praised the Republic of Finland for apprehending Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based leader of the criminal gang known as the Autopilots. They labeled him a common criminal, con artist, and terrorist devoid of any genuine concern for the Igbo people.
The government characterized Ekpa as a murderer and fraudster who revels in the suffering of his community while prospering from their distress. They asserted that Enugu State stands ready to present evidence of the atrocities he has sponsored against the Ndigbo to support his prosecution, either in Finland or Nigeria..
These were contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday.
“The Enugu State Government welcomes the arrest of the Finland-based terrorist, Simon Ekpa.
“His arrest and trial will no doubt go a long way in strengthening peace, security, and stability in all parts of the South East.
“This arrest is in line with the demand of Governor Peter Mbah Administration, which has repeatedly made it known that Ekpa is a megalomaniac, common criminal, murderer, and fraudster, who takes joy in feeding fat on the manipulated emotions of Ndigbo and inflicting misery on the South East region.
“Ekpa has for long, and unfortunately from Finland, made a living by creating a siege climate and mentality in the South East, destroying lives, property, and the Igbo trademark of entrepreneurship and hard work. He thrives on manipulating, exploiting, and extorting the people on the pretext of fighting for their interest and for the restoration of Biafra,” the government said.
