Enugu state government has said Simon Ekpa, self-proclaimed leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is a terrorist.
Gatekeepers News reports that the state government said it is ready to provide evidence of the atrocities sponsored by Simon Ekpa.
Secretary to Enugu state government, Chidiebere Onyia in a statement released on Friday, said Ekpa is a terrorist who has no interest in Igbo people at heart.
Recall that Ekpa was arrested by law enforcement agents in northern European nation on Thursday and sent to prison by district court of Päijät-Häme for “spreading terrorist propaganda on social media”.
According to reports; Ekpa committed the crime in 2021 in Lahti municipality.
Onyia said Enugu government is in support of Ekpa’s arrest, adding that it will bring about peace and stability in the south-east zone.
The statement reads, “The government also described Ekpa as a murderer and fraudster, who delights in killing his people and living large off their misery, saying that Enugu state was ready and willing to provide evidence of Ekpa-sponsored atrocities against Ndigbo to aid his trial and conviction, whether in Finland or Nigeria.”
“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.”
