Sobomo George

Sobomo George is the top gang lord in Niger Delta, Nigeria. He is as a powerful member of an all-male gang called the Icelanders. He is rumored to have died in fighting, as he was believed to be in a building that burnt down. Nevertheless, there are contrary reports that top military officials have spoken to George after the clash by telephone. Neither account has been officially verified.

For more information, please see:

BBC News – The growing power of Nigeria’s gangs - 17 February 2007