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‎Terrorism: Prosecutors Seek Six-year Sentence For Simon Ekpa

‎Finnish prosecutors handling the case of pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, are seeking a six-year prison sentence for him if found guilty.

‎Ekpa is standing trial on terrorism charges.

‎He appeared in the Päijät-Häme District Court on Friday for a preparatory hearing on terrorism-related charges, according to a Finnish local news medium, Yle.

‎The prosecutor reportedly cited substantial evidence of Ekpa’s digital communications and activities.

‎“We have a great deal of evidence regarding this individual’s online activity and communications,” said state prosecutor Sampsa Hakala.

‎The prosecution also acknowledged the challenges in gathering reliable information, noting that much of the suspected criminal activity occurred in Africa.

‎In addition to terrorism-related accusations, the court is reviewing allegations of aggravated tax fraud and suspicions that Ekpa may have ordered weapons for pro-Biafra groups.

‎Ekpa, through his legal representative, Kaarle Gummerus, denied the charges.

‎Gummerus expressed concern over the credibility of information obtained from Nigerian sources.

‎According to Yle, Ekpa was remanded in custody by the court on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.

‎The case has been jointly investigated by Finnish police and Nigerian authorities.

‎The Finnish government in November 2024 announced the arrest of Ekpa alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing.

‎Finnish police confirmed that Ekpa, described as the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, allegedly used social media to promote violence in the South-East region, targeting civilians and authorities.


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