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The Digest:

The Federal Government has described the sentencing of pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa as a significant step forward in Nigeria's campaign against terrorism. In what it called a victory for justice, a Finnish court sentenced Ekpa to six years in prison for inciting violence in Nigeria's South-East.

Key Points:

  • A Finnish court has sentenced pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa to six years in prison.
  • Ekpa was found guilty of inciting terrorist acts and associating with a terrorist group.
  • The Nigerian Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, hailed the ruling as a "major victory" for Nigeria.
  • Ekpa is known for leading controversial and violent sit-at-home protests in the South-East region.
  • Nigeria formally listed Ekpa as a "terrorism financier" in March 2025.
The conviction and sentencing mark a major win for the Nigerian government's efforts to curb separatist violence in the South-East. The ruling sends a strong message that those who incite violence from abroad can be held accountable.

Sources: via Mohammed Idris on X