Bayelsa Court Sentences Two to Death for 2022 Murders of Governor Diri’s Relative and Two Community Leaders

A Bayelsa State High Court has sentenced Gideon Atama, 32, and Clever OVO, 33, to death by hanging for their roles in the 2022 murders of three people in Kalaba community, Yenagoa Local Government Area. The victims were Odeinyefa Ogbolodingha, a relative of Governor Douye Diri; Paramount Ruler Kolibo Francis Amabelimo; and community CDC chairman Samuel Oburo. The men were convicted on charges including conspiracy, kidnapping, murder and attempted murder. A third defendant, Bethlehem Nwanlia, died in court in October while awaiting the ruling. The court heard that he had developed health complications while in custody. The victims’ families thanked the police and the state Ministry of Justice for the investigation and prosecution.

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