Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader Simon Ekpa has been arrested in Finland alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing, according to local media reports.
The Päijät-Häme District Court remanded Ekpa in custody on November 21 on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Finnish Central Criminal Police confirmed the arrests of five individuals linked to the investigation.
Terror-Related Accusations
According to the Finnish police, Ekpa, identified as the main suspect, was detained for allegedly inciting violence and promoting activities that have resulted in harm to civilians and authorities in Nigeria’s South-East region. The four others were arrested on suspicion of financing these activities.
