Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa on Tuesday said the President Tinubu-led government has requested for the extradition of pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa from the government of Finland.
He made this known while featuring on a television programme monitored in Lagos.
In November 2024, Finland authorities arrested Ekpa alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing.
A Finland district court in Lahti subsequently ordered Ekpa’s remand on probable cause for public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent in Nigeria.
The separatist leader was accused of using social media platforms to spread separatist propaganda linked to the Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), a group advocating for the secession of the Southeastern region of Nigeria.
Speaking on the progress made since his arrest, the defence chief said the requirements for Ekpa’s extradition have been forwarded to Finland Government.
Gen. Musa added that if the European country accedes to the Federal Government’s request, the pro-Biafra agitator will be extradited to Nigeria soon.
He said: “Well, I’m sure he (Ekpa) is cooling off somewhere.
“Legal action is going to be taken accordingly. I don’t want to say much about that but I’m happy he has been arrested.
“The Federal Government has actually forwarded most of the requirements to the Finnish Government. So, I’m sure the right thing will be done.”
Gen. Musa went on to say the sit-at-home propagated by Ekpa and his allies in the South-East is wearing off because of the clearance operations by the military.
