-Nigerian-Finnish citizen and leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, was arrested in Finland on November 21, 2024, for inciting terrorism and promoting violence through social media.
-The Finnish District Court of Päijät-Häme has ordered Ekpa’s detention on probable cause, citing his alleged role in inciting violence with terrorist intent.
-The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the significance of Ekpa’s arrest in addressing IPOB’s activities and the influence of transnational actors on Nigeria’s national security.
-Nigeria had previously urged Finnish authorities to take action against Ekpa, whose activities have been linked to violent incidents in Nigeria’s South-East region.
-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs pledged to track the legal proceedings closely, provide updates, and ensure that Ekpa’s actions are appropriately addressed under Finnish law.
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