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

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.

Ekpa was briefly detained for questioning and released after several hours, which is likely the source of some recirculated old footage. According to current official records, Simon Ekpa has

The Nigerian government, which designated Ekpa a "terrorism financier" in early 2025, has welcomed the conviction and is exploring repatriation options after he serves his Finnish sentence. According to current official records

He was arrested on suspicion of terrorist activities and remanded in custody. 2026. On September 1