Dare Babalola
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has commended authorities in Finland for convicting Simon Ekpa, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Recall that a District Court in Finland had on Monday jailed Ekpa for six years for terrorism related crimes.
Reacting to the judgment, Fagbemi described it as a “good news”, noting that Ekpa influenced and committed heinous crimes in Nigeria.
In a statement he personally signed on Monday, Fagbemi wrote, “We receive the good news of the conviction of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, by the Finnish court.
“His conviction for the charges of terrorism and other related offences filed against him by the Finnish government is a confirmation that Ekpa had influenced and committed heinous crimes against the Nigerian people, especially in the South East.
“We commend the Finnish authorities for supporting Nigerian in the fight against insecurity and see this as a signal of future collaboration.
“Appropriate further actions would be taken upon receipt and understudying a copy of the judgement of the court.”
