Governor Diri Suspends Bayelsa Traditional Ruler Over His Sons’ Involvement In Cult-Related Activities

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.