The arrest of Simon Ekpa in Finland has triggered fear among the Nigerian community, with many hesitant to speak out Nigerians on social media are now searching for Ekpa’s sponsors, especially those believed to be funding his alleged terroristIPOB has expressed support for Ekpa's arrest,

The Finnish police said Mr Ekpa “has contributed to violence and crimes against civilians in South-eastern Nigeria.”

IPOB leader Simon Ekpa has been detained in Finland for allegedly using social media to incite terrorism and promote separatist propagandaNigerians are reacting to his arrest, with some calling for his deportation and others questioning the impact of his actionsFinland’s court linked Ekpa to offences dating back to August 2021,

Police in Finland said Thursday they had detained five suspects in connection with deadly violence in southeastern Nigeria and were seeking a court extension of the detensions. The police did not identify the suspects,