While various social media posts and blogs like "Legitvibes" or "Igbo Times Magazine" have circulated claims of his release or "jubilation" in court, these have been repeatedly debunked as by international news agencies and fact-checkers. Chronology of Events
He was arrested on suspicion of terrorist activities and remanded in custody. While various social media posts and blogs like
His appeal hearing was scheduled to take place during this window, but no credible reports indicate he has been freed. An appeal was filed on his behalf
An appeal was filed on his behalf. At that time, a spokesperson for the East Finland Court of Appeal confirmed he remained in prison. On September 1, 2025, a Finnish court sentenced
According to current official records, Simon Ekpa has from Finnish custody as of April 28, 2026. On September 1, 2025, a Finnish court sentenced him to six years in prison for terrorism-related offenses, including inciting violence in southeastern Nigeria.