Finnish authorities have detained Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed Biafran agitator, in Kylmäkoski Prison,considered one of the world’s toughest facilities.
Ekpa faces allegations of terrorism-related activities, leading to the freezing of his assets and those of companies linked to him. This legal action has sparked conversations across social media platforms, reflecting a mix of opinions regarding Ekpa’s situation and the implications of his detention.
Facts about the Prison where Simon Ekpa is placed..
Inside Kylmäkoski Prison, where Simon Ekpa is reportedly held. Established as a remand prison, it began housing sentenced inmates in 2000. With 85 staff managing around 129 prisoners, it operates as a high-security facility in Finland.
At Kylmäkoski prison, inmates range from life-sentenced murderers to fined offenders. The most dangerous are confined in isolation cells with only a bolted bed, table, and a toilet brush. Simon Ekpa is likely in one of these cells.
At Kylmäkoski Prison, sauna use is voluntary and unsupervised. Sessions last 45 minutes with 10-15 prisoners at a time. Unlike the infamous sauna stone assault at Konnunsuo Prison, no violence has occurred in Kylmäkoski’s sauna.
