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Simon Ekpa’s terrorism trial lastly begins in Finland court docket

The trial of self-acclaimed Biafra Prime Minister, Simon Ekpa, has commenced in Finland.

Ekpa appeared earlier than the Päijät-Häme District Courtroom in Finland on Friday to face terrorism associated costs.

In November 2024, Ekpa was arrested by the Finland authorities for alleged terrorism associated actions.

He was accused of inciting violence and funding terrorism as a part of his agitation for Biafra.

He was additionally accused of inciting violence and inflicting unrest in south-eastern Nigeria.

Ekpa was accused of sponsoring unknown gunmen wrecking havoc within the South-East below the guise of implementing sit-at-home orders.

It was reported that the prosecutor is demanding a six-year jail sentence for Ekpa, arguing that his actions represent terrorism below Finnish legislation.

The Guardian quoted the prosecutor, Sampsa Hakala, as saying: “We’ve got an excessive amount of proof relating to this particular person’s on-line exercise and communications.”

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