US EditionNigeria Hails Finland's Conviction of Simon Ekpa On Terrorism-Related Crimes
Simon Ekpa was convicted for inciting terrorism, aiding armed groups, and tax fraud; Finnish and Nigerian authorities hail the case as a significant achievement in international counterterrorism efforts.
- On September 1, 2025, the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years for terrorism-related offences, and Nigeria's federal government welcomed the ruling as a victory against violence.
- Finnish investigators arrested Simon Ekpa in November 2024 after linking his August 2021–November 2024 online agitation in Lahti, Finland, to armed groups and unrest in Nigeria's South-east.
- Judges concluded that Ekpa facilitated weapons supply and urged followers on X to commit violent crimes, while prosecutors presented substantial evidence and defence lawyer Kaarle Gummerus questioned Nigerian reports' reliability.
- Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi said the conviction is positive and commended Finnish cooperation, while the government urged Ekpa's followers to abandon violence. General Christopher Musa hailed the ruling as landmark and urged Nigerians to support security agencies against extremism.
- NBA President Afam Osigwe urged Nigerian judiciary to adopt Finland's swift process and evidence routines, noting, `Court records are there, heads of courts also write confidential report`.
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Nigeria Hails Finland's Conviction of Simon Ekpa On Terrorism-Related Crimes
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