Government Ekpemupolo

Government Ekpemupolo is a Nigerian militant commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta. His wealth, derived mainly from oil bunkering, played a major role in founding both MEND and also his own fighters. In January 2016 an arrest warrant for him was issued on charges of theft and money laundering.

About Government Ekpemupolo in brief

Summary Government EkpemupoloGovernment Ekpemupolo is a Nigerian militant commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta. His wealth, derived mainly from oil bunkering, played a major role in founding both MEND and also his own fighters. He embraced amnesty on October 4th 2009, in order to allow for peace in the area, and for the government and oil companies to carry out development projects, and provide jobs and training.

In January 2016 an arrest warrant for him was issued on charges of theft and money laundering.