The Nigerian government has confirmed it is actively collaborating with Finnish authorities to extradite Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian political activist, to face terrorism-related charges.

During a public justice sector briefing on Thursday, May 8, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), revealed that Ekpa is currently under investigation in Finland for alleged involvement in terrorist activities.

“He committed an offence against the Finnish government as well as in Nigeria. His extradition will come at the right time,” Fagbemi stated.

Simon Ekpa, a controversial separatist and former city councillor in Finland, was arrested by Finnish authorities in November 2024 along with four others, who were later released.

His case is currently under review by Finland’s Deputy Prosecutor General, who will decide on whether to press formal charges.

Justice Minister Lateef Fagbemi provided the update following months of public speculation regarding Nigeria’s attempts to extradite Ekpa.

The Nigerian government accuses him of being a key instigator of violence in the country’s Southeast, tied to pro-Biafra separatist actions. Fagbemi also noted that Nigeria has recently extradited two other individuals to the United States—Hassan Bun Hussein Abolore Lawal in January 2025 and Okechukwu Josiah Odunna in March 2025—demonstrating the government’s intensified efforts in cross-border legal cooperation.

Additionally, the minister revealed that discussions are underway with Qatari authorities concerning the extradition of Benjamin Nnanyereugo, popularly known as Killaboi, who is wanted in Nigeria for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Augusta.

Nnanyereugo is expected to be repatriated in April 2025 to stand trial.

These recent moves reflect a more assertive approach by Nigerian authorities toward enforcing cross-border justice and strengthening extradition partnerships with international governments.