Crime
Interpol arrests Simon Ekpa as Kanu calls him impostor
The leader of the Autopilot faction of ESN, Simon Ekpa has been arrested earlier today by international Police popularly called “Interpol”.
Finland based Simon Ekpa is a self-acclaimed member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)
He was alleged to have declared five-day sit-at-home order that has led to the killing of many residents in the South-East recently
He was arrested at Finland international Airport whilst trying to escape to Israel.
Meanwhile, Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Friday, disowned his controversial self-acclaimed disciple, Simon Ekpa.
Kanu, who said Ekpa was neither a member of IPOB nor a follower of his self-determination tenets, cautioned members to be wary of him.
The Finland-based Nigerian disabused members from participating in the election, stressing the need for self-determination in the region.
However, Kanu who spoke through his special counsel, Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, condemned Ekpa’s order.
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He urged the Federal Government to duly investigate and punish the perpetrators of the killings in the region.
“Simon Ekpa is not a member of IPOB. He should be investigated for the killings in the South-East and cannot be fighting for the self-determination of the Biafra people.
“The fact is clear. Simon Ekpa is being sponsored by persons we cannot mention this time to destroy the South-East. He cannot say he is fighting for Biafra’s emancipation and still instigating criminal elements to go after the people he claims he is fighting to protect.
“Members of the Eastern Security Network are somewhere killing our innocent people. This should tell you that Ekpa is acting out scripts by people who want to devour our lands. Ekpa is not my follower. He cannot say he is my follower or disciple. I condemn Simon Ekpa’s activities.
“I never sanctioned any sit-at-home declared by Ekpa. IPOB never authorised or sanctioned it. Go about your normal business and disregard the threats by Ekpa. He is one of the people who do not want peace in our region. Ekpa is not working for me or IPOB.”