March 23, 2024
Ekpa is the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in-Exile (BRGIE).
The Defence Headquarters has declared 97 persons wanted for terrorism, insurgency, and violent crimes in the country.
One of the persons on the wanted list is Finland-based Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed disciple of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
Ekpa is the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in-Exile (BRGIE).
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba confirmed the names and pictures of the people declared wanted to The PUNCH on Friday.
A total of 43 persons were declared wanted in North West Zone ravaged by banditry, among which are:
Alhaji Shingi; Malindi Yakubu; Boka; Dogo Gide; Halilu Sububu; Ado Aliero; Bello Turji; Dan Bokkolo; Labi Yadi ; Nagala; Saidu Idris; Kachalla Rugga and Sani Gurgu.
In the North East ravaged by Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa Province terrorists, 33 persons were declared wanted
Some of them are Abu Zaida; Modu Sulum; Baba Data; Ahmad; Sani Teacher; Baa Sadiq; Abdul Saad; Kaka Abi; Mohammad Khalifa; Umar Tella; Abu Mutahid; Mallam Mohammad; Mallam Tahiru Baga; Uzaiya and Ali Ngule .
Also, a total of 21 Insurgents and violent criminals were declared wanted in the southeast and North Central region.
They are Simon Ekpa; Chika Edoziem; Egede; Zuma; ThankGod; Gentle; Flavour; Mathew; David Ndubuisi; High Chief Williams Agbor; Ebuka Nwaka; Friday Ojimka; Obiemesi Chukwudi aka Dan Chuk; David Ezekwem Chidiebube and Amobi Chinonso Okafor aka Temple among others .
