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September 1, 2025

Finnish court sentences IPOB kingpin Simon Ekpa to six years’ imprisonment for terrorism

A District Court in Finland has sentenced a leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism.

Simon Ekpa
May 12, 2021

Another IPOB commander arrested: Army

“Many of the arrested IPOB/ESN terrorists had earlier mentioned him as their key sponsor, mastermind and second in command to late Ikonso.”

Awurum Eze
April 24, 2021

IPOB commander Ikonso killed in gun battle: Police

“He was the mastermind and coordinator of the attack on the Imo police headquarters and several other attacks on security and military personnel and facilities.”

IPOB(Credit: Nigeria Guardian)

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