The Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri has approved the suspension of the Paramount Ruler of Swali Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area, HRH Wilcox Seiyefa Job.
A statement jointly signed by Hon Mrs Ebiuowou Koku Obiyai, Honorable Commissioner for Information ,Orientation and Strategy and Thompson Amule, Honorable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs said the suspension takes immediate effect.
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.
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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.