Land Grabbing in Mubende: Suspect Arrested as Minister Orders Probe

Описание: The State Minister for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, has ordered the immediate arrest of a land manager in Mubende District over allegations of land grabbing, violence, and illegal evictions.
The suspect, Andrew Akahangwanaho, manages land belonging to the late Christopher Obeya in Mukyenda Sub-county. He is accused of terrorizing residents, demolishing homes, assaulting locals, and forcefully taking over their land.
The disputed area spans approximately 12 square miles across 10 villages. Residents report facing eviction threats and violence since 2002, when Obeya reportedly took interest in the land.