Simon Ekpa Talks After Being Released From Finnish Police Detention - Legitvibes May 2026

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.

The Päijät-Häme District Court found him guilty of: Participating in a terrorist group. Public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent. Aggravated tax fraud and violating the Attorneys Act. According to current official records, Simon Ekpa has

His appeal hearing was scheduled to take place during this window, but no credible reports indicate he has been freed. Public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent

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 While various social media posts and blogs like