November 22, 2024
 Finnish Authorities Arrest Pro-Biafran Activist Simon Ekpa on Terror Charges
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 Finnish Authorities Arrest Pro-Biafran Activist Simon Ekpa on Terror Charges

 Finnish Authorities Arrest Pro-Biafran Activist Simon Ekpa on Terror Charges

Finnish authorities have arrested pro-Biafran activist Simon Ekpa on charges of alleged terrorist activities. The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation is seeking his remand over suspicions of public exhortation to commit an offence with terrorist intent.

Mr. Ekpa, a dual citizen of Finland and Nigeria, is being charged alongside four others for allegedly financing terrorist activities. While the police did not directly name him in their official statement, local media in Finland have identified Ekpa as one of the suspects in the case.

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The investigation is part of ongoing efforts by Finnish authorities to crack down on activities linked to terrorism, with officials stressing their commitment to upholding public safety and international obligations.

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