Simon Ekpa In Hot Water! DSS Reveals Terrorism Charges Filed In Finland

The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed that Biafran separatist leader Simon Ekpa has been formally charged with terrorism-related offences in Finland after being held for approximately six months.

This follows earlier reports that Finnish authorities had filed charges against Ekpa for allegedly inciting terrorism and engaging in the activities of a terrorist organization. Ekpa was initially arrested by Finnish security officials in November 2024.

According to Finland’s National Prosecution Authority, the charges include “public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent” and “participation in the activities of a terrorist group.” The alleged offences occurred in Lahti, Finland, between 2021 and 2024 and are linked to Ekpa’s campaign to establish an independent Biafran state.

Though authorities have withheld the suspect’s identity, Finnish public broadcaster YLE confirmed that the person charged is indeed Simon Ekpa.

Ekpa, who claims to lead a Biafra government-in-exile, has denied all allegations. He remains in custody as legal proceedings progress. He also holds Finnish citizenship and serves as a member of Lahti’s public transport committee under the National Coalition Party.

The DSS told Vanguard that the charges were officially filed Friday morning and will be heard in the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti. A trial date has yet to be announced.

Authorities allege that Ekpa used his residence in Lahti to promote separatist propaganda, which incited violence against civilians and government entities in southeastern Nigeria. Finnish police are reportedly working in conjunction with Nigerian security services on the ongoing investigation.

While four others were initially arrested for allegedly financing Ekpa’s activities, they were later released due to lack of evidence.