Finnish police have arrested five individuals tied to deadly separatist violence in southeastern Nigeria.
Among the suspects is a dual Finnish-Nigerian citizen, accused of inciting violence through social media campaigns.
Authorities are seeking court approval to extend their detention.
Simon Ekpa, a key figure in the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resides in Lahti, where legal proceedings are ongoing.
IPOB seeks an independent Biafra state in Nigeria’s southeast.
The Biafra conflict, rooted in a 1960s civil war that claimed a million lives, continues to fuel unrest.
Nigerian officials accuse Ekpa of mobilizing youth for violence.
The case highlights international collaboration, reflecting the global implications of online activism in modern conflicts.
