Friday, May 23, 2025 - The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has approved the suspension of the Paramount Ruler of Swali Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area, HRH Wilcox Seiyefa Job, over the alleged involvement of his sons in cult-related activities.
The governor, in a statement signed by Mrs. Ebiuwou
Koku-Obiyai, the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy and
Chief Thompson Amule, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy, stated
that the suspension commences immediately.
“This is due
to the traditional ruler’s inability to show leadership expected of his
position in the fight against crime and cultism amidst credible intelligence
that two of his sons are involved in cult activities in the community,” the
statement read.
“The
Commissioner of Police has been directed to declare the two royal sons and all
those involved in cultism in Swali wanted. All those involved are to be
arrested for investigation and prosecution.”
There has been an upsurge in cult-related violence and
killings between rival groups in the community.
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