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Simon Ekpa Jailed in Finland Over Terrorism Charges for 6 Years

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1 year ago

September 1, 2025

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Simon Ekpa jailed by Finnish court for inciting terrorism and promoting violence linked to unrest in southeastern Nigeria between 2021 and 2024

Simon Ekpa jailed for six years by a Finnish District Court following his conviction on terrorism-related charges.

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The self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile was found guilty of inciting terrorist acts and promoting violence that contributed to civil unrest in southeastern Nigeria.

The Päijät-Häme District Court delivered its verdict after months of legal proceedings.

Ekpa was initially arrested on 21 November 2024 by Finnish authorities following a prolonged investigation by the Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

The charges against him stemmed from what the court described as “public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.”

The offenses were said to have occurred between August 2021 and November 2024, during which Ekpa used social media platforms to broadcast inflammatory rhetoric, allegedly fueling violence in Nigeria’s southeast region.

In response to these activities, the NBI not only detained Ekpa but also froze his assets, along with those of his known associates and affiliated companies, citing financial links to potentially criminal operations.

Ekpa, who gained prominence as a vocal separatist and digital broadcaster, had continued to operate from Finland despite multiple appeals from Nigerian authorities demanding action against him.

His broadcasts were frequently cited in violent incidents associated with IPOB’s sit-at-home orders and clashes with security agencies.

The court’s ruling marks a significant moment in cross-border accountability and sends a powerful message about the global consequences of online incitement to violence.

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As of press time, neither Ekpa nor his legal team has issued a public statement.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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13 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.