Simon Ekpa arrest: Nigeria wants extradition of separatist …
Simon Ekpa, a Finnish citizen of Nigerian origin, says he leads a faction in exile of the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) - a group that is fighting for a breakaway state in south-eastern Nigeria.
Nigerian Government Confirms Arrest of Simon Ekpa - Within Nigeria
1 day ago · The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has confirmed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Finland. Ekpa’s arrest was made possible by Nigeria’s diplomatic efforts, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Nigerian Government Conforms Arrest Of Simon Ekpa, Promises …
1 day ago · The statement said, “The arrest of Mr. Simon Njoku Ekpa follows sustained diplomatic pressure by the Nigerian government on Finland, to take action against his activities, which were linked to violence and instability in the South-east of Nigeria. The request for action featured during high level engagements between countries.”
FG confirms arrest of Simon Ekpa by Finnish authorities on …
1 day ago · The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and a leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by Finnish authorities on Thursday. In a statement issued by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry of ...
Nigerian military speaks on Simon Ekpa’s arrest, possible extradition
2 days ago · Nigerian military speaks on Simon Ekpa’s arrest, possible extradition The Finnish police said Mr Ekpa “has contributed to violence and crimes against civilians in South-eastern Nigeria.”
Fed Govt confirms arrest of Simon Ekpa by Finnish authorities
1 day ago · The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the arrest of Mr Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and prominent leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Thursday by the ...
Finland court sends Simon Ekpa to prison for ‘inciting terror in Nigeria’
2 days ago · Simon Ekpa, self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested by law enforcement in Finland. The BBC reports that Ekpa was subsequently sent to prison ...
Nigeria: Terrorism - Presidency Mum, DHQ Thrilled Over Arrest of Simon …
2 days ago · Lagos — The Defence Headquarters was yesterday excited over the arrest of the factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Simon Ekpa, and four others by the government of Finland ...
Simon Ekpa: Nigeria's Ipob faction leader arrested in Finland
Feb 24, 2023 · Simon Ekpa has allegedly used social media to incite violence. He leads a faction within the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob), which is fighting for a breakaway state in south-eastern...
Simon Ekpa: Expert Says Chances of Extradition to Nigeria Near ...
1 day ago · Ekpa was said to have committed the crime in 2021 in Lahti municipality.. The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) also arrested four other men over alleged terrorist offences. Reacting during an interview on Arise News, Onyekwelu said the Finnish authorities have done their due diligence and have every right to arrest Ekpa.. …
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