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

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 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. 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. His appeal hearing was scheduled to take place

Ekpa was briefly detained for questioning and released after several hours, which is likely the source of some recirculated old footage. Public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent

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.