Ebikabowei "Boyloaf" Victor-Ben (born 1971) is former commander of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta.[1]
Ebikabowei hails from Ezetu town in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, although he was born in Ubiaruku town, Ukwuani,[2] in Delta State.
Ebikabowei Victor-Ben | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1971 Born at Ukwuani, Delta State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Boyloaf |
| Education | International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Alma mater | Baze University |
| Occupation(s) | MEND commander Politician Business Man Security Consultant |
| Known for | MEND |
| Spouse | Onyi Maris (m.2017) Faridia Olivia (m.2002) |
| Father | Chief Victor Ben |
| Relatives | Tueridei Victor-Ben, Selekaye Victor-Ben, Tari Victor-Ben, and Dembofa Victor-Ben. |
He attended Community Primary School in Amadiam and Stella Maris College in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Thus, he spent his childhood in Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers states, gaining insight into the living conditions of the Niger Delta. Boyloaf remains popular in the Niger Delta and is currently a Business man,[3] Security Consultant[4] and an active figure in the Nigerian Political scene.
- ^ Vanguard (2024). "Group hais ex-militant leader on his birthday". Vanguard.
- ^ The Nation (2022). "boyloaf-ive-no-regrets-taking-up-arms-in-my-peoples-interest". The Nation.
- ^ PM News (2020). "General Boyloaf prefers life as a business man". PM News.
- ^ News Central TV (2021-04-19). Security In Nigeria's Niger Delta ; An Exclusive Interview With Boyloaf Ebikabowe (Ex Militant). Retrieved 2024-10-20 – via YouTube.