The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has welcomed the judgment of the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland, which sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years imprisonment for terrorism-related offences.
In a statement, Director, Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said General Musa described the ruling as a significant milestone in the global fight against terrorism and violent extremism, stressing that it demonstrates the international community’s resolve to hold perpetrators accountable, irrespective of their location.
“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 sovereign state,” the CDS stated, commending the Finnish authorities for their diligence in ensuring justice.
He also praised Nigerian security, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies, as well as diplomats, for their collaboration in providing actionable evidence that aided the conviction. According to him, the outcome underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing transnational threats.
General Musa reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to working with global partners to dismantle terrorist networks, while urging Nigerians to remain vigilant and support security agencies in the ongoing fight against insurgency and separatist violence.
