Finland arrests Simon Ekpa as Nigeria seeks extradition

Finnish police have arrested Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian dual citizen and leader of a banned secessionist movement, on suspicion of inciting violence in southeastern Nigeria. The move has prompted Nigeria to renew its calls for Ekpa’s extradition, accusing him of terrorism and extremism.

Ekpa, a vocal advocate for the independence of Biafra, has been accused of using social media to promote violence and civil disobedience in the region.