Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has said that the arrest of separatist agitator Simon Ekpa led to a noticeable improvement in security across the South-East during the last Christmas period.
Musa stated that the region recorded a more peaceful Christmas following Ekpa’s arrest, stressing that the development highlighted the importance of enforcing the law against individuals who incite unrest and insecurity.
Speaking on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television, on Thursday, the defence minister recalled that concerns over Ekpa’s activities had been publicly discussed in the past, including repeated calls for his arrest.
He emphasised that no individual is above the law, warning that anyone who crosses legal boundaries should expect decisive action from the authorities.
According to him, the federal government remains committed to responding firmly to threats against national security whenever red lines are crossed.
“You know, it was here we spoke about Simon Ekpa and the need to arrest him. And we got him. What happened? Christmas in the South-East was a lot better than ever before,” Musa said.
“These are the issues we need to address. Individuals must be careful. Nobody is above the government. Nobody is above the law. Once you cross the red line, those in charge will take appropriate action.”
