The Federal Government is working with Finnish authorities to extradite Simon Ekpa, a known separatist campaigner, over alleged actions that threaten Nigeria’s peace and unity.
However, his return to Nigeria is on hold until legal proceedings against him in Finland are completed.
This update was shared by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, during a public forum in Abuja.
He stated that the offences connected to Ekpa extend beyond Nigeria and involve Finland as well.
Because of this, Finland has to finish handling its own case against him before Nigeria can take the next step.
Ekpa, who is linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra, is being accused of activities that the Nigerian government believes have affected national order.
The Justice Ministry insists the case won’t be abandoned and will be followed through once he is brought back.
Fagbemi referred to other recent successful extraditions, including Hassan Bun Hussein Abolore Lawal and Okechukwu Josiah Odunna, who were sent to the United States earlier this year.
Another individual, Benjamin Nnanyereugo—also known as Killaboi—was returned to Nigeria from Qatar in April to face a murder charge involving the death of his girlfriend.
Between December 9 and 13 last year, the Justice Ministry prosecuted over 230 cases related to terrorism, leading to 226 convictions.
In addition, the government has created a team to better handle cybercrime cases by encouraging cooperation among law enforcement agencies.
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