The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the federal government will liaise with the European Union (EU) to take necessary action against Simon Ekpa.
Ekpa is a self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, detained
leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
In June 2021, Kanu was detained by the Department of State
Services (DSS) after his extradited from Kenya.
The government accused Kanu of committing treasonable felony
for leading the secession movement.
Over the years, IPOB had declared a sit-at-home order across
the south-east states to demand the release of Kanu.
Ekpa continued asking residents of the states in the region
to observe the sit-at-home in the region despite contrary warnings by IPOB.
In March, 2024, the DHQ declared 97 suspected terrorists
wanted, including Ekpa who is based in Finland.
In a post via X on Wednesday, Ekpa announced plans to
declare December 2 as the map presentation and official declaration of the
Biafra Republic.
“The Biafra government is preparing to present the complete
map of Biafra on December 2, 2024,” he said.
He urged the Nigerian government to participate in the
upcoming “Biafra convention” in Finland.
Ekpa had also threatened a 30-day lockdown of Nigerian
institutions in the south-east if Kanu is not released.
Reacting to the post, Edward Buba, director of defence media
operations, said Ekpa will be held accountable for “perpetrating acts of
terrorism” in Nigeria.
“Indeed, the FG will go through appropriate channels to
table the matter before the EU in order for action to be taken against him
[Ekpa],” Buba told TheCable.
“The EU champions democracy and human rights across the
world. Accordingly, the government will present its case to EU authorities in
order for Simon Ekpa to be held accountable for acts of terrorism he is
perpetrating in Nigeria.”
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