Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd) has said that the arrest of separatist agitator Simon Ekpa led to a significant improvement in security across the South-East during the last Christmas period.
Musa stated that the region experienced a more peaceful Christmas following Ekpa’s arrest, noting that the development underscored the importance of enforcing the law against individuals who incite unrest.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Thursday, the former defence chief recalled that security concerns linked to Ekpa had earlier been discussed publicly, including calls for his arrest.
He stressed that no individual is above the law, warning that anyone who crosses legal boundaries should expect appropriate action from the authorities.
Musa added that the government remains committed to responding decisively to threats against national security whenever red lines are crossed.
He said: “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 southeast was a lot better than ever before. So these are the issues that we need to do as individuals must be careful. Nobody’s above the government. Nobody’s above the law. So once you cross red line, I know those in charge will take appropriate reaction.”
