FINNISH COURT SLASHES PRO-BIAFRA AGITATOR SIMON EKPA'S JAIL TERM FROM 6 YEARS TO 4 YEARS BUT UPHOLDS TERRORISM CONVICTION.(PHOTO)

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     Finnish Court Slashes Pro-Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa's Jail Term From 6 Years To 4 Years But Upholds Terrorism Conviction Finnish appeal court has reduced the prison sentence of pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, from six years to four years, while maintaining his conviction for terrorism-related offences. According to Finnish public broadcaster Yle, the court on Thursday, October 15, upheld its earlier finding that Ekpa participated in a terrorist organisation and publicly incited crimes for terrorist purposes. Ekpa was initially sentenced to six years in prison in September 2025 by the Päijät-Häme District Court after he was found guilty of terrorism offences, aggravated tax fraud and violation of the Lawyers Act. During the appeal, Ekpa argued that his actions in the South-East were driven by political agitation and not terrorist intent. The prosecution on the other hand argued that the six-year sentence was too lenient given the gravity of his crimes. The appeal co...

ABIA POLICE COMMAND RECOVERS ARMS AND MOTORCYCLES IN COORDINATED INTELLIGENCE-LED RAID. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 *PRESS RELEASE*


ABIA  POLICE COMMAND RECOVERS ARMS AND MOTORCYCLES IN COORDINATED INTELLIGENCE-LED RAID


*Suspect:*

1.Ebuka Nwakerindu, Male, 20 years, of Umuokoromiri Village, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Abia State.


*Exhibits Recovered:*

1.One (1) locally made single-barrel long gun

2.One (1) 50kg bag containing substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa

3.Three (3) motorcycles


*FACTS OF THE CASE*

1. In line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc (+), mnips, JP, and in furtherance of the Inspector-General of Police’s vision on intelligence-led policing, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Abia State Command, acting on actionable intelligence, carried out a coordinated raid on a criminal hideout at Onitsha Ngwa, Obingwa LGA, on 23/09/2026.


2. Upon sighting the police, the suspect and his accomplices fled the scene. However, one locally made single-barrel long gun and a 50kg bag containing substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa were recovered.


3. Subsequently, today, 24/09/ 2026, operatives apprehended the above-named suspect, who specializes in the theft and resale of motorcycles. Three stolen motorcycles were recovered from him.


4. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects. The exhibits are in police custody, and the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.


5. The Commissioner of Police reiterates the Command’s commitment to intelligence-driven operations, proactive crime prevention, and the protection of lives and property across the State.


Signed:

DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka

LLB, anipr, MNISMA

Police Public Relations Officer

For: Commissioner of Police

Abia State Command

24th September 2026

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