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Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish national and self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested in Finland on suspicion of terrorist activities, according to BBC in Pidgin.
Ekpa, a Finnish politician and human rights activist, has been advocating for the restoration of the Biafra Republic. He has a significant following on social media, where he regularly posts updates and instructions to his followers.
The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation arrested Ekpa on suspicion of publicly inciting terrorist intent to commit a crime. The investigation is related to Ekpa's social media activities, where he allegedly promoted violence against Nigerian authorities.
Ekpa's arrest has sparked concerns about the potential consequences of his actions. The Nigerian government has previously accused Ekpa of inciting violence and has called for his arrest.
This is not Ekpa's first arrest. In 2023, he was arrested on suspicion of money collection offenses but was later released.
Ekpa's political party, the National Coalition Party, has declined to comment on his arrest or possible membership. The party's secretary, Timo Elo, stated that membership information is confidential.
Simon Ekpa's arrest has highlighted concerns about the potential consequences of promoting violence and terrorist activities. The investigation and legal process are ongoing, and it may take years to determine the outcome.
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