The Enugu State Government has said it is ready and willing to provide evidence that will aid prosecution of Simon Ekpa who was arrested in Finland on Thursday over allegation of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria.
Enugu Government made the offer in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday.
In the statement, Enugu State Government also commended the Government of the Republic of Finland for the arrest of Ekpa, who it described as “the Finland-based leader of the criminal gang, Autopilots”.
Enugu State Government further described Simon Ekpa, “as a common criminal, con man, and terrorist, who has no interest of Igbo people at heart.”
It added that Ekpa “is a murderer and fraudster, who delights in killing his people and living large off their misery.
“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.
“The Enugu State Government welcomes the arrest of the Finland-based terrorist, Simon Ekpa.
“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,” the government said.
Ekpa was arrested and detained alongside four other suspects by the government of Finland on charges of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria, according to local newspapers in the European country.
