According to Yle, Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.
The trial of Biafra separatist Simon Ekpa commenced Friday at Finland’s Päijät-Häme District Court, where he faces charges of inciting terrorism and participating in a terrorist group. The Finnish-Nigerian activist, who denied all charges during police investigations, appeared with his lawyer Kaarle Gummerus as prosecutors sought at least six years imprisonment. The case centers on Ekpa’s alleged role in fueling violence in Nigeria’s southeastern region from his Finnish base.
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State prosecutor Sampsa Hakala told Yle: “Ekpa is suspected of inciting crimes in Nigeria and participating in terrorist group activities from Finland.” The accused maintains his innocence.