Two individuals arrested alongside Simon Ekpa in November 2024 for alleged terror-related offences have been released by the Finnish government.
Ekpa, a key figure accused of inciting violence and financing terrorism in Nigeria, remains in custody.
The suspects were part of a group of five detained by Finnish authorities over claims of promoting extremist activities via social media, The Nation reports.
While specific details regarding the release of the two individuals remain unclear, government insiders confirmed the development without providing further explanation.
Meanwhile, Nigeria has begun extradition procedures for Ekpa, with the Chief of Defence Staff confirming that required documents have been submitted to Finland.
