A court in Finland has handed a six-year jail term to Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafra activist, after finding him guilty of terrorism offences.
The Päijät-Häme District Court concluded that Ekpa used his online platforms between August 2021 and November 2024 to stir violent actions in Nigeria’s south-east, including support for a terrorist organisation and incitement to commit terrorism.
According to prosecutors, he encouraged attacks by posting directives on X (formerly Twitter), while also helping to arrange weapons, explosives and ammunition for separatist elements in the region.
The offences were judged under Finnish jurisdiction because they were carried out while Ekpa was residing in Lahti.
In addition to the terrorism convictions, the court also found him guilty of aggravated tax fraud.
The ruling, however, is not final, as Ekpa is entitled to challenge the judgment before a higher court.
