By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto<\/p>\n
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Central Equatoria State government has demolished structures erected in illegally demarcated land in Jebel Ladu Payam of Juba County, in a fight against grabbers.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Seven of the land grabbers who appeared on Thursday, during the demolition process were immediately arrested and taken to the Gudele police station<\/p>\n The land suspected grabbers had demarcated over 20 square kilometers of land in the area.<\/p>\n Juba County Commissioner, Charles Joseph Wani schedule from Friday, March 22, 2024, to revert the land to the rightful owners.<\/p>\n Wani vowed to continue working for the interests of the citizens, noting that those who illegally acquired the land would have to return it to their rightful owners.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have started this work with the official demolition of illegally demarcated lands, and after this, the lands will be given back to their owners, \u2019he said.<\/p>\n He revealed that the land, which can accommodate over 5,000 people, will be given back to their rightful owners after they show their valid papers.<\/p>\n The commissioner assured the citizens that safety is guaranteed and security will be provided with the help of security authorities.<\/p>\n He condemned any criminal activity that may arise in the process of giving out the lands to their rightful owners.<\/p>\n \u201cWe can\u2019t allow any perpetrator to do his or her interest; we condemn any criminal activity in this area,\u2019\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n Philip Kenyi, a boma chief, applauded Central Equatoria State authority and the security personnel for their tireless effort to see the rightful owners get justice.<\/p>\n \u201cI am very happy for what is happening; my people have suffered at the hands of these land grabbers; at least today justice has revealed itself,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n Fred Laku, the Central Equatoria state minister of land and public utilities, urged South Sudanese to use the right channels in acquiring land in the country.<\/p>\n He said authorities will always respond to individuals who want to acquire land legally.<\/p>\n \u201cMy dear South Sudanese, let\u2019s not be deceived by the wrong people in the name of getting land,\u2019\u2019 he cautioned.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you want a land, follow the right channel,\u2019\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n Emmanul Laku Sule, the chairman of the Juba County Youth Association, urged youths not to be used by individuals to grab land.<\/p>\n He appealed to youths to be productive and peace ambassadors.<\/p>\n \u201cDon\u2019t be used for the destruction of this government; instead, we need to support the government to preach peace,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n Keji Anna, a resident of Hai Molobur, said she was forcefully chased by the land grabbers two months ago and became an IDP in Juba Town.<\/p>\n She applauded the state authorities for their great work.<\/p>\n \u201cThese land grabbers chased me and even destroyed my properties until I had to seek refuge in Juba town,\u2019\u2019 she expressed.<\/p>\n Community leaders in Central Equatoria State have repeatedly complained about land grabbing and recently accused some internally displaced persons who fled from their homes.<\/p>\n Last month, over 40 suspected land grabbers were arrested in the same area, 35 were charged, and others were fined by the high court in Gudele.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Jurugo Emmanuel Ogasto Central Equatoria State government has demolished structures erected in illegally demarcated land in Jebel Ladu Payam of Juba County, in a fight against grabbers. 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