Crime
Simon Ekpa Jailed 6 years After Conviction in Finland Court
Simon Ekpa jailed by Finnish court for inciting terrorism and promoting violence linked to unrest in southeastern Nigeria between 2021 and 2024
Simon Ekpa jailed for six years by a Finnish District Court following his conviction on terrorism-related charges.
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The self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile was found guilty of inciting terrorist acts and promoting violence that contributed to civil unrest in southeastern Nigeria.
The Päijät-Häme District Court delivered its verdict after months of legal proceedings.
Ekpa was initially arrested on 21 November 2024 by Finnish authorities following a prolonged investigation by the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
The charges against him stemmed from what the court described as “public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.”
The offenses were said to have occurred between August 2021 and November 2024, during which Ekpa used social media platforms to broadcast inflammatory rhetoric, allegedly fueling violence in Nigeria’s southeast region.
In response to these activities, the NBI not only detained Ekpa but also froze his assets, along with those of his known associates and affiliated companies, citing financial links to potentially criminal operations.
Ekpa, who gained prominence as a vocal separatist and digital broadcaster, had continued to operate from Finland despite multiple appeals from Nigerian authorities demanding action against him.
His broadcasts were frequently cited in violent incidents associated with IPOB’s sit-at-home orders and clashes with security agencies.
The court’s ruling marks a significant moment in cross-border accountability and sends a powerful message about the global consequences of online incitement to violence.
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As of press time, neither Ekpa nor his legal team has issued a public statement.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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