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Simon Ekpa, the leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested in Finland. He is accused of being involved in terrorist activities and spreading violence from abroad.
A Nigerian lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, responded to the arrest by calling for Ekpa to be held accountable. He said:
"You cannot stay in another country and encourage terrorism and killings in Nigeria. I wonder why it took so long to arrest him. I hope the Finnish government has properly investigated this matter."
How Simon Ekpa Was Arrested
Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish citizen, was arrested by Finland's District Court of Päijät-Häme. He is suspected of inciting people to commit crimes with terrorist intentions. According to reports, he allegedly spread messages supporting separatist violence on social media.
The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation has also requested the arrest of four other men for suspected involvement in terrorist activities.
Who Is Simon Ekpa?
Simon Ekpa is a leader of a group that wants to create an independent state of Biafra in Southeast Nigeria. He is accused of encouraging violence against civilians and authorities in Nigeria while living in Finland.
This case has drawn attention as many people believe actions like his must not go unpunished. The world now watches how the governments of Finland and Nigeria will handle this situation.
Simon Ekpa's arrest is a major development in the fight against separatist violence in Nigeria. Many hope that justice will prevail, and those involved in promoting violence will face the law.
