UNBELIEVABLE! See What HAPPENED To Simon Ekpa After He Was Arrested In Finland
A Finnish court has remanded Simon Ekpa, a separatist agitator and self- proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), for allegedly spreading terrorist propaganda via social media.
The District Court of Päijät- Häme ordered Ekpa’ s detention following his arrest by the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) earlier this week. Alongside Ekpa, four other individuals were apprehended on suspicion of terrorism- related offenses, including financing activities associated with his propaganda efforts.
The NBI disclosed that the alleged crimes occurred in 2021 in the Lahti municipality. Finnish authorities believe Ekpa used his social media platforms to incite public crimes with terrorist intent, targeting Nigerian elections and promoting separatist agendas.
The Central Criminal Police in Finland confirmed the arrests in a statement on Thursday, stating that international cooperation had been vital to the investigation. According to the statement, ” The main suspect is being held on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. Four other persons are suspected of financing the aforementioned activity. All five suspects were detained earlier this week. ”
Ekpa, a dual Finnish- Nigerian citizen, has a controversial history of separatist activism. In 2023, he gained notoriety for publicly urging a boycott of Nigerian elections and advocating for violence as a means of resistance. In a widely circulated video, Ekpa declared, ” No elections will be held! Nigerian elections will not be allowed in Biafran territory. ”
The investigation into Ekpa and his associates also includes allegations of financing terrorism. The NBI revealed that two of the four other suspects reside in Helsinki, while the others, including Ekpa, are based in Lahti. Finnish law enforcement is reportedly working closely with international partners to ensure a thorough probe into the matter.
Ekpa’ s detention has prompted discussions about the impact of his rhetoric on Nigeria’ s security and the broader implications for cross- border extremist activities. Finnish police emphasized the importance of international cooperation, stating that the hearings for Ekpa and the other suspects commenced on Thursday.
The case highlights the challenges of addressing separatist movements that leverage global platforms to incite unrest, with Finland taking a firm stance against activities deemed to threaten peace and security.
