Crime
JUST IN: Senate Rejects Political Solution to free Nnamdi Kanu, wants Simon Ekpa extradited from Finland
The Nigerian Senate has urged the federal government to collaborate with Finland Government to extradite IPOB Agitator, Simon Ekpa who currently resides in Finland to face charges for his sit-at-home calls and inciting trouble in Nigeria’s southeast, while rejecting a prayer seeking “political solution” to free the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu from the detention of the Department of State Service, DSS.
Recall that Simon Ekpa, who is a self-acclaimed leader of the Separatist group, IPOB has been passing decrees from his base in Finland to his followers, establishing a strict sit-at -home order in Nigeria’s southeastern states which the state government has already kicked against.
Today, Wednesday 26th, the activities of Simon Ekpa and his gang finally caught the attention of the Senate, following a motion by Senator, Osita IZUNAZO, as he has since 2021 tormented citizens in the region-applying terrorist tactics to force them to close to lock up their shops, crippling commercial activities in the region.
IZUNAZO’s motion was co-sponsored by all other 14 senators from the Southeast-inviting Nigeria’s federal might to end the rascality of Simon Ekpa and his band of outlaws in the Southeast, while efforts by the Governors of the five Southeastern states have achieved little to end the terror activities of Ekpa and his men- those who dare to disobey his sit-at-home order often pay dearly for it.
The senate condemned the situation in the Southeast and called for the extradition of Ekpa from his base in Finland.
The senate however rejected a prayer by the Southeast senators calling for political solution “ to release IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu from DSS detention, saying it is offensive to its rules and sub-judice.
Kanu was extradited from Kenya in 2021 after he jumped bail in Nigeria, alleging threat to his life by Nigerian security forces.
On October 2022, Justice Binta Nyako of the Court of Appeal struck 8 from the 15 count charge earlier brought against Kanu by Nigerian government.
The appellate court ordered his release on account of his unlawful extradition from Kenya to Nigeria to face terrorism charges. But the Supreme Court upturned the decision- of the court of Appeal, leaving Nnamdi in detention since then.
An additional prayer by senator IFEANYI UBAH asking the Senate to prevail on the Federal Government to obey court orders on Kanu was also rejected without a single senator seconding it.
Senate however observed a minute silence in honour of those killed unjustly for not adhering to the sit-at-home order by Simon Ekpa and his gang.
• IGP Egbetokun , flanked by the ACJMC delegation.
A delegation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) , led by its Executive Secretary, Mrs. Evbu Igbinedion, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun for the notable strides in enhancing swift justice delivery across the country
The ACJMC gave the commendation today, 26th June 2025, during a visit to the IGP at the Force Headquarters, Louis Edet House, Abuja.
In a statement with Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/457 Dated June 26, 2025 , ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO Force Headquarters Abuja, disclosed that the delegation included prominent stakeholders in the legal and justice sector such as the Director – General of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, Mr. Aliyu Abubakar, and the Director of Civil and Political Rights from the National Human Rights Commission, among others.
During the meeting, the committee applauded the IGP for his progressive reforms and proactive leadership, which have significantly improved the capacity and performance of the Police within the criminal justice system.
In their remarks, the committee emphasised the central role of the Nigeria Police Force as the critical entry point to the criminal justice system, acknowledging the numerous operational challenges the Force continues to face.
They highlighted the need for sustained reform, inter-agency collaboration, and the protection of citizens’ rights, especially during arrests and investigations.
One of the key appeals presented by the committee was the resuscitation of the Police Duty Solicitor Scheme (PDSS) — a program enshrined in Force Order 20 and supported by Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
The PDSS is designed to ensure that every arrested or accused person receives prompt legal representation from the point of arrest through the investigation process, thereby reinforcing the right to a fair hearing and safeguarding against abuse.
In response, the IGP appreciated the visit and recognised the significance of such engagements in strengthening collaboration for efficient justice delivery. The IGP further affirmed that the Nigeria Police Force remains fully committed to upholding its constitutional and legal responsibilities, especially in respect to human rights protection and accountability, and assured the committee of the Force’s readiness to collaborate on its mandate, pledging the continual training and capacity building for officers to embed human rights principles into everyday policing practices.
The IGP reiterated the Force’s zero-tolerance stance on misconduct and rights violations by its personnel, affirming that the current leadership of the Force is dedicated to building a professionally competent, citizen-focused police service that delivers on its core mandate of ensuring public safety, justice, and the rule of law.
The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of a National Youth Service Corps member, Salome Adaidu.
Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Simon Aboki found Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide, having killed and dismembered the victim.
Ajayi was convicted on a one-count charge of culpable homicide, contrary to Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria and punishable by death.
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The Lagos State enforcement squad of the MOE&WR led by KAI operatives on Wednesday burst an illegal abbatoir which was being operated at a private residence at Succo road directly opposite the RRS Barracks and LASTMA Yard in Oko Oba, Agege, arresting some of those found slaughtering animals for public consumption in the location.
The operation followed a tip-off from a whistle blower.
“The enforcement team said, the contaminated meat from cows and goats have been confiscated to prevent it from entering the food chain”.
“This action of the operators of the abbatoir is in defiance of the closure of the Oko Oba Abbatoir and poses great health dangers and environmental risks to the law abiding residents of the area”.
“We need to make it clear that such disregard for public health and sanitation will not be tolerated in Lagos State” .
“Every Government’s primary responsibility is the protection of lives and properties and we will not shirk that responsbbility.”
“We will continue to ensure that only safe and approved public facilities are allowed to operate within our communities.”the statement reads.
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