Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has approved the removal of His Highness Chief Wilcox Job Seiyefa from the Ebeniken chieftaincy stool and established a caretaker committee for Ogboinbiri.

Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has dismissed the paramount ruler, chiefs, and youth groups of Ogboinbiri community. This action follows a violent crisis in the area.

The Bayelsa State Government has declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ogboinbiri Community following a violent clash that resulted in one death.