Finnish authorities have frozen the assets of Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed Biafran activist, who is currently detained on allegations of terrorism-related activities.

Ekpa, along with four alleged accomplices, has been held in remand for several weeks, with the assets of companies linked to them also seized.
According to Finnish newspaper Yle, Ekpa is being held at the Kylmkoski vankila (Kylmkoski Prison), a maximum-security facility in Vanhamaantie, Akaa, Finland. The prison, built in 1993, is known for housing some of the countrys most dangerous offenders and was featured in the Netflix documentary series Inside the Worlds Toughest Prisons in 2023.
Mikko Laaksonen, Senior Detective Superintendent at Finlands National Bureau of Investigation, confirmed that Ekpa could remain in detention over the Christmas and New Year holidays, as the Finnish legal system does not allow bail.
The Head of International Communications at Yle, Mika Ojamies, also verified that Ekpa is currently detained at the Kylmkoski facility.
Ekpa, who refers to himself as the Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, was arrested alongside four others about a month ago. He faces charges of public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist intent, including allegations of inciting violence and financing terrorism in Nigerias South-East region through social media.
Kylmkoski Prison houses 113 inmates, a mix of convicted criminals and those awaiting trial. It accommodates individuals accused or convicted of serious crimes, including violent offenses and sex crimes. The facility has faced challenges such as inmates smuggling in contraband, including drugs such as subutex, cocaine, and amphetamines, as well as cell phones.
The Finnish authorities actions have drawn significant attention, as Ekpas alleged activities continue to spark controversy both in Finland and Nigeria.