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

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.

Ekpa was briefly detained for questioning and released after several hours, which is likely the source of some recirculated old footage. The Nigerian government, which designated Ekpa a "terrorism

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 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. The Nigerian government, which designated Ekpa a "terrorism