It is located in the Benin River axis of Warri North Local Government Area of present-day Delta State, Nigeria.

Ureju Community has two main families - Olero and Kokolo.

Ureju community kept the first watch in the newly established Ghigho Aghofen created by His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III,[1][2] the Olu of Warri Kingdom.

In March 2022, Ogiame Atuwatse III visited Ureju Community as part of his promise to visit each community that plays watches the Olu of Warri Palace during the Ghigho Aghofen.

[7][8] Honourable Fred Martins is the current Member representing Warri North in the Delta State House of Assembly.