CDS hails Finnish court for Jailing Simon Ekpa

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has hailed the conviction of Simon Ekpa by a Finnish court, describing it as a landmark victory in the global war against terrorism.

The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on Monday sentenced Ekpa to six years imprisonment for terrorism-related offences, including incitement of violence and funding of terrorism.

Musa, in a statement by the Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, said the ruling reinforced the principle that perpetrators of terrorism would face justice regardless of their location.

According to him, this judgment sends a strong message that there is no safe haven for individuals or groups who sponsor or encourage acts of terror against Nigeria or any other sovereign state.

“The Armed Forces of Nigeria commend the Finnish authorities for their diligence in ensuring that justice is served,” he said.

The CDS commended Nigerian security, intelligence, law enforcement agencies and diplomats for their “unwavering collaboration” in providing actionable evidence that led to Ekpa’s conviction.

He added that the success highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing transnational threats.

Musa reaffirmed the armed forces’ resolve to continue working with global partners to dismantle terrorist networks and ensure lasting peace across Nigeria.

He also urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and support security agencies in the ongoing fight against insurgency and violent separatist movements.