Ekpa a terrorist, knows nothing about Biafra – Enugu Govt hails arrest
The Enugu State Government has praised the Republic of Finland for apprehending Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based leader of the criminal group known as Autopilots. The government described him as a fraudster, terrorist, and common criminal with no genuine concern for the welfare of the Igbo people.
He labeled Simon Ekpa a murderer and fraudster who exploits the suffering of his people for personal gain. The state expressed its readiness to provide evidence of Ekpa’s atrocities against Ndigbo to ensure his trial and conviction, either in Finland or Nigeria. This was stated by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Friday.
“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.