National Police Reveals Truth Behind Nyama Villa Demolitions After Several Families Left Homeless
The National Police Service has issued a statement on the demolitions in the Nyama Villa Village estate in Kayole amid Upror from the public.
Several families were left without homes on Monday, December 16, after excavators took down several structures, including storey buildings.
NPS Spokesperson Resila Onyango has dismissed claims of government involvement, the demolitions came from a private battle between private entities.
According to the NPS, the case, which is being heard at the Environment and Lands Court, dates back to 2013. The plaintiff in this case is a private company that dragged more than 20 individuals to court over the occupation of the contentious piece of land.
Occupants of the land in question are alleged to have defaulted evacuation for years, and appropriate procedures were followed before the demolitions and subsequent eviction.
The NPS further revealed that the specific spot in Nyama Villa Village had 304 plots occupied. Because the occupants failed to comply with a court order, they were ordered to vacate the land.
On whether the demolitions were carried out illegally at night, NPS denied the claims saying all due processes were followed and the occupants were evicted during the day.
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