Finnish authorities arrest Simon Ekpa over terrorism charges
Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader Simon Ekpa has actually been jailed in Finland along with four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism funding.

According to local publication Yle, Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on charges of public incitement to commit a criminal activity with terrorist intent.

The publication reported that the Finnish Central Criminal Police confirmed the arrests in a declaration on Thursday, keeping in mind that the other suspects were apprehended for allegedly financing terrorist activities.

"The detention needs belong to a preliminary examination in which a Finnish resident of Nigerian descent, born in the 1980s, is presumed of public incitement to devote a criminal offense with terrorist intent," the authorities stated.

Ekpa is accused of collaborating violent actions against civilians and authorities in Nigeria's South-East area from Finland, utilizing social networks platforms to enhance his agenda.

Investigator Chief Inspector Otto Hiltunen, who leads the examination, exposed, "The man has performed this activity, to name a few things, on his social networks channels."

The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation divulged that Ekpa, along with the other suspects, two of whom reside in Helsinki, faces charges of funding terrorism.

This is not Ekpa's first encounter with Finnish authorities. In 2023, he was quickly apprehended on allegations of fundraising fraud.

Ekpa has actually likewise gotten notoriety for his separatist rhetoric, especially his calls to interfere with Nigerian elections.

In 2023, he stated in a widely distributed social media video, "No elections will be held! Nigerian elections will not be allowed Biafran territory."

Finnish police stated that global cooperation has actually been important to the investigation. The suspects' hearings are arranged for Thursday.
Arrest, detention of Simon Ekpa good news-- Fani-Kayode
Former Aviation minister and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, has actually explained the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, a Biafra agitator, as good news.

DAILY POST earlier reported that the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile was apprehended and detained by the Finnish authorities over terror-related criminal offenses.

Reacting, FFK, in a post on his authorities X manage, said the arrest was a welcome advancement, regreting that the separatist derives "enjoyment from killing and abusing" the people of the South-East.

He wrote, "The arrest and detention of one Simon Ekpa by the Finnish authorities for terrorism-related charges and inciting terrorism in Nigeria is excellent news.
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"Not just is this misdirected boy a feral psychopath, a hate-filled sociopath, an infamous coward and a male of blood, however he is likewise a spiritual bigot, an unrepentant racist, an ethnic supremacist and an opponent of mankind.

"He derived pleasure from eliminating and torturing our individuals, and he waged war on our country from the security of Finland.

"Many innocent Nigerians were eliminated on his orders and as a consequence of his foul and divisive rhetoric.

"I hope this acts as a lesson to others in our country who think that department, violence and fear are the only way forward and who have no regard for the sanctity of human life."
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