- The arrest of Simon Ekpa in Finland has triggered fear among the Nigerian community, with many hesitant to speak out
- Nigerians on social media are now searching for Ekpa’s sponsors, especially those believed to be funding his alleged terrorist
- IPOB has expressed support for Ekpa’s arrest, while the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has remained neutral on the issue
The recent arrest of Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Finland has sparked panic among Nigerians living in the country.
Recall that Ekpa was detained on November 21 by the Finnish District Court of Päijät-Häme on charges of inciting terrorism, linked to his promotion of violence through social media.
Ekpa’s actions, particularly his role in instigating the infamous Monday sit-at-home orders, disrupted daily life in the southeastand …