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On Monday, 1st September 2025, a court in Finland sentenced a man named Simon Ekpa to six years in prison. The Päijät-Häme District Court found the 40-year-old guilty of serious crimes, including terrorism-related offences. Ekpa, who was born in Nigeria but lives in Finland, was also a politician in the city of Lahti. The news has spread widely, catching the attention of people across the world. Read Our Last Post: Dangote Group Confirms Death of Ruth Otabor, Sister of Reality Star Phyna, After Accident With Company Truck The court said Ekpa was involved in a terrorist group and encouraged people to commit crimes with terrorist goals. He used social media to spread messages that caused trouble in southeastern Nigeria, where he supported a movement for a region called Biafra to become independent. The court also found him guilty of other crimes, such as cheating on taxes and breaking laws about legal work. Ekpa was arrested in November 2024 by Finnish police, who worked with authorities in Nigeria to investigate him. The police said he used his social media accounts to share ideas that led to violence. After his arrest, the court decided he should stay in custody until his trial. The trial began in May 2025, and prosecutors asked for a six-year prison sentence. The court agreed with this punishment. The Finnish police and Nigeria’s government have been watching Ekpa for a long time. Nigeria had asked Finland to send him to their country to face charges, but this did not happen because Ekpa is also a Finnish citizen. The court’s decision to keep him in prison is a big step in dealing with his actions. This case shows how serious it is when someone uses social media to cause harm. The Päijät-Häme District Court’s ruling means Ekpa will stay in prison for six years for his crimes. People around the world are following this story as it raises important questions about safety and responsibility online.
