How Finnish Police Quizzed, Freed Pro-Biafra Agitator, Simon Ekpa

Simon Ekpa

The pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa was on Thursday arrested by the Finnish police in Lahti, the capital of the region of Päijänne Tavastia, Finland.

Ekpa, a self-acclaimed stooge of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, had repeatedly ordered South-east residents to observe a sit-at-home.

He had at several times informed the Southeasterns to boycott Saturday’s election in pursuit of his Biafran agenda.

BOblog learnt that Ekpa’s arrest was actualised given the ceaseless complaints by the Federal Government and Ndigbo resident in Finland over his plans to instigate war in the Southeast.

Prior to the arrest, Nigerians had already endorsed a petition, detailing the activities of Ekpa and why the Nigerian Government and the European Union must act fast to salvage the economy of Ndigbo.

Their hues and cries finally paid off when the Finland National Bureau of Investigation arrested, detained and quizzed Expa over suspected money collection offence.

Head of Investigation, National Bureau of Investigation, Tommi Reen, said that the police had investigated the case since 2022, adding that the actual criminal investigation was opened at the beginning of February.

“It is suspected that the man living in Lahti ( Ekpa) has collected money in violation of the Money Collection Act. We have interviewed the suspect, but the criminal investigation is still at an early stage,” he added.

Reen confirmed that the suspect was released on Thursday night since the investigation is still ongoing.

He informed that the police had received many reports of Ekpa’s actions on social media and are investigating whether there are reasons to suspect him of other offences.

The police assured that they would release more information about the case as investigation progresses.

Comments

EHCON Moves To Rebrand Environmental Health Sector Using Artificial Intelligence

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Dr Yakubu Baba The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has taken cogent steps to rebrand the environmental health sector using artificial intelligence. Already, plans are underway to extend the initiative across the six geopolitical zones, as no community would be sidelined. The Registrar of EHCON, Dr Yakubu Baba stated this in Abuja at a 3-day workshop organised by EHCON in collaboration with Afri-Tourism Investment Limited and West Africa Gas Pipeline Authority (WAGPA) with the theme: "AI-Driven Operations and Predictive Analysis." The essence of the workshop is to improve environmental health practice and prevent emerging diseases using artificial intelligent. It is expected to empower Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) with the necessary digital skills needed to deepen environmental health practice and provide workable solutions to problems. Baba noted that integrating AI into environmental he...

CCB, NILDS Endorse CIFCFIN Agenda To Eliminate Fraud

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Iliyasu Gashinbaki The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) have endorsed the agenda of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), aimed at eliminating fraud from systems of government. This was one of the major highlights during the Institute’s 13th Direct Training/Licensed Practitioners Training/graduation and award of Fellowship at NILDS headquarters, Abuja. Speaking after his investiture as an Honourary Fellow of the Institute, Chairman of CCB, Dr. Abdullahi Bello noted that CIFICFIN embodies excellence, integrity and a steadfast commitment to combating fraud and upholding justice. He pointed out that to be recognised and honoured as a fellow of the institute is a privilege that he will cherish and carry with great responsibility. “As the Chief Executive of CCB, I am reminded of the critical role we play in fosterin...

EHCON Seals Deal With EPHAN On Sustainable Environmental Solutions

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja L-R- Registrar/ CEO of EHCON Dr. Yakubu Mohammed Baba and President of EPHAN, Dr. Samuel Akingbehin during a strategic engagement session on Friday in Abuja. In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has sealed a deal with Public Health Association of Nigeria (EPHAN) on sustainable environmental solutions. The partnership wlll also bolster speedy implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on environmental and public health. News Rider reports that SDG 3 places emphasis on good health and well-being through the reduction of noncommunicable diseases, combatting waterborne diseases.; as well as lowers death and illness from exposure to hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution. This is even as SDG 6 guarantees clean water and sanitation through universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation. Addressing the media du...

News Rider

Search This Blog