June 19, 2026
Voice of Warri kingdom Women Initiative protesting at the front of the palace of the Olu of Warri, calling for peace in Ugborodo – Excravos
By Jimitota Onoyume , Assistant News Editor
Fear hangs in the salty air of Ugborodo, in the oil-rich Itsekiri community, also known as Excravos, in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, like a stubborn cloud that refuses to clear. Anxiety has gradually replaced the once familiar rhythm of communal life.
For more than two years, the community has remained trapped in a cycle of tension, allegations, sporadic violence and deepening mistrust, forcing many residents to flee their ancestral homes in search of safety. Some indigenes alleged they were not merely displaced by fear, but deliberately driven out by powerful interests who viewed them as threats to activities in the area.
