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JUST IN: Senate Rejects Political Solution to free Nnamdi Kanu, wants Simon Ekpa extradited from Finland

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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.

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Three Killed, One Injured in Fresh Jos Attack (Video)

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The attack comes 48 Hours After Bola Tinubu Visit.

Three people have been killed and one injured in a fresh attack in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South LGA of Plateau State, raising fresh concerns over insecurity in the area.

The attack occurred just 48 hours after President Tinubu’s visit to Plateau, where he met stakeholders on security.

The victims, Luka Sandu Pam (36), Samuel Davou (38), and Deme Saidu (36) were ambushed around 7 p.m. on Friday while returning from Gero on a motorbike.

They were part of a group of about 15 youths heading home from a mining site. Eyewitnesses say the group was attacked by suspected armed herdsmen, forcing others to flee.

Gyel Youth Leader, Dung Davou, confirmed the incident, while Chairman of the Berom Youth Moulders.

Association, Barrister Solomon Dalyop, described the killings as a sign of worsening insecurity. He noted the victims had gone to observe Good Friday before the attack.

Police spokesperson SP Alfred Alabo could not be reached for comment as of press time.

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Ebonyi: Gunmen Assasinate Another Traditional Ruler

The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.

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Gunmen have assassinated another traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, in what residents describe as a brazen and targeted attacks.

The victim, HRH Eze Jehoshaphat Ikegwu of Ishinkwor community in Onicha Local Government Area, was reportedly shot dead at his private residence after the assailants gained access under the cover of darkness.

Eyewitnesses said that the attackers fired through a window before forcing their way into the building, and killed the monarch in his bedroom in the presence of his wife.

The Chairman of Onicha LGA, Ikechukwu Ogbofia, has condemned the killing as barbaric, confirming that security agencies have launched an investigation.

Police spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, also said that the command has commenced a full probe.

The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.

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Tinubu Briefed on Jos Attack, Approves Extra Security – Mutfwang

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a detailed briefing on the recent deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State, and approved additional security measures to restore lasting peace in the affected areas.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State disclosed this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday.

The governor described the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, which claimed over a dozen lives and left many injured, as “an act of terrorism.”

He said security forces have since restored calm following fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning.

“Additional security measures have been approved by the President in conjunction with state security architecture, while investigations continue to unravel the identities and motives of the attackers, who are yet to be fully apprehended,” Governor Mutfwang stated.

The governor also revealed that President Tinubu may visit Plateau State soon to commiserate with victims and affected families.

The meeting followed President Tinubu’s earlier high-level session with top security and intelligence chiefs to review the situation and chart a coordinated response to the violence.

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