Monday, January 6, 2025 - The Finnish government has reportedly released two suspects arrested alongside Biafran political activist, Simon Ekpa.
Ekpa, who was apprehended on November 21, 2024, alongside four others,
faces allegations of involvement in terror-related activities, including
incitement to violence and funding terrorism in Nigeria.
After his arrest, the Päijät-Häme district court ordered his detention,
accusing him of “spreading terrorist propaganda on social media.”
The group of five has been held in custody since November 2024. However,
sources have disclosed to The Nation that Finnish authorities have released two
of Ekpa’s alleged co-conspirators.
Details about the identities of those released or the reasons for their
release remain unknown at the time of this report.
Government representatives confirmed Ekpa is still in custody but
declined to provide additional information.
This development comes after Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen.
Christopher Musa, announced that the Nigerian government had formally requested
Ekpa’s extradition.
Gen. Musa stated that the necessary documentation for Ekpa’s extradition
had been submitted to the Finnish government.
“Legal action is going to be taken accordingly,” he
said.
“The Federal Government has actually
forwarded most of the requirements to the Finnish Government. So, I’m sure the
right thing will be done,” he added.
Investigations
revealed that the Finnish government is collaborating with Nigerian authorities
to address the violent activities of IPOB in the southern regions of Nigeria.
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