A fresh communal crisis has broken out in Ogboinbiri community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, over unresolved kingship issues, sparking renewed tension among residents.
Sources confirm that the dispute, which has been brewing for some time, escalated despite recent intervention efforts by Governor Douye Diri, who had set up a peace panel and urged all parties involved to maintain calm.
This incident mirrors a similar conflict that occurred recently in the region, prompting the governor’s call for reconciliation. However, reports from the area indicate that the fragile peace may have collapsed, with some residents fleeing and tensions flaring between rival groups.
Security agencies are reportedly being mobilized to restore order and prevent further escalation, although the full extent of the crisis is still unfolding.
Details shortly…
