Enugu: Gov. Mbah applauds arrest of Simon Ekpa, says arrest long overdue
Enugu State Government has applauded the Government of the Republic of Finland following the arrest and detention of the Finland-based leader of the criminal gang, Autopilots, Simon Ekpa.
The government described him as a common criminal, and terrorist, who has no interest of Igbo people at heart.
These were contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday.
The statement assured that Enugu State was ready and willing to provide evidence of Ekpa-sponsored atrocities against Ndigbo to fast-track 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 go 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.
