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His crowned prince was named Aiguobasimwin. He was the eldest son of ovonrawem. His brothers were Usualele, Ehigie and his sisters were Evbakhavbokun, omono and orimwiamen.
At the age of twelve, he was sent to Ekho village and later to Uselu under the care of his paternal grandmother Iheya.

During the British invasion of 1897, he took refuge at Urhonigbe.
In 1907, he was accused of trying to wage war against the British on behalf of his exiled father Ovaramwen.

After investigation and with the support of Chief Gbogodo he was acquited of the allegations