Simon Ekpa Talks After Being Released From Finnish Police Detention - Legitvibes Site

According to current official records, Simon Ekpa has from Finnish custody as of April 28, 2026. On September 1, 2025, a Finnish court sentenced him to six years in prison for terrorism-related offenses, including inciting violence in southeastern Nigeria.

While various social media posts and blogs like "Legitvibes" or "Igbo Times Magazine" have circulated claims of his release or "jubilation" in court, these have been repeatedly debunked as by international news agencies and fact-checkers. Chronology of Events According to current official records, Simon Ekpa has

The Nigerian government, which designated Ekpa a "terrorism financier" in early 2025, has welcomed the conviction and is exploring repatriation options after he serves his Finnish sentence. Chronology of Events The Nigerian government

An appeal was filed on his behalf. At that time, a spokesperson for the East Finland Court of Appeal confirmed he remained in prison. According to current official records