- The Nigerian government is set to request the extradition of Simon Ekpa, leader of the Eastern Security Network, after his arrest in Finland on terrorism-related charges
- Ekpa, a self-proclaimed ally of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, is accused of inciting violence and disrupting public order in Nigeria’s South-East region
- Finnish authorities have detained Ekpa alongside accomplices, marking a significant step in international efforts to combat cross-border terrorism and online incitement
The Nigerian government, its resolve quietly sharpening, has begun laying the groundwork to bring Simon Ekpa—leader of the Eastern Security Network, the militant arm of the Indigenous People of Biafra—back to face justice on its soil.
This development follows Ekpa’s recent arrest in Finland on terrorism-related charges.
