Government says it has put in place stringent measures to curb illegal land allocations and acquisition in the country.
Home Affairs Minister Mkhondo Lungu said in the month of August alone about 25 arrests have so far been made arising from illegal demarcation, and sale of land.
Mr. Lungu said the suspects are currently appearing before the Lusaka Civic Centre Fast Track Court while others have been released on police bond.
This is according to a press statement by Home Affairs Minister Mkhondo Lungu availed to ZANIS this evening.
Mr. Lungu has since assured the public that his ministry through a Task force set aside to curb illegal land allocations is looking into complaints being raised by the public on illegal sale of land.
Mr. Lungu has however warned members of the public to desist from buying land from people without following the laid down procedures.
He said ignoring the laid down procedures on how to acquire land will remain a risk on the part of the public as they will continue loosing their hard earned resources.
Mr. Lungu has further advised the public not to purchase land without confirming validity of the title deeds of the seller from the ministry of Lands.
Meanwhile Mr. Lungu has appealed to members of the public to report all suspected people dealing in illegal sale of land to relevant authorities.
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ministry of lands employees are the first and hard core suspects probe them more.
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Where does one report these cases? I have a handful of observations made in chalala, i.e., roads being blocked creating ‘closes’…with no space for a vehicle to make u turns, land preserved for social amenities taken by individuals claiming to be ‘untouchables’, encroach onto road reserves… proposed chalala basic school land demarcated into small 20×25 pieces of plots for kadaz…Total arrogance!
Talk is cheap – begin by arresting William Banda – he is behind MMD cadres illegally allocating land. And remove all illegals from land they have invaded!
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