Simon Ekpa Talks After Being Released From Finnish Police Detention - Legitvibes -

He was arrested on suspicion of terrorist activities and remanded in custody.

While various social media posts and blogs like "Legitvibes" or "Igbo Times Magazine" have circulated claims of his release or "jubilation" in court, these have been repeatedly debunked as by international news agencies and fact-checkers. Chronology of Events He was arrested on suspicion of terrorist activities

According to current official records, Simon Ekpa has from Finnish custody as of April 28, 2026. On September 1, 2025, a Finnish court sentenced him to six years in prison for terrorism-related offenses, including inciting violence in southeastern Nigeria. On September 1, 2025, a Finnish court sentenced

An appeal was filed on his behalf. At that time, a spokesperson for the East Finland Court of Appeal confirmed he remained in prison. The Päijät-Häme District Court found him guilty of:

The Päijät-Häme District Court found him guilty of: Participating in a terrorist group. Public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent. Aggravated tax fraud and violating the Attorneys Act.