Squatters on O’Reilly school land demand compensation
We won’t move until they compensate us. We don’t have anywhere to go and lodge. These are the concerns of the people occupying parts of the O’Reilly school land.
Some squatters who have encroached on the O’Reilly Senior High School land are appealing to the government to expedite action in ensuring that compensation due them is paid before their structures get demolished.
They said the government had promised to pay them some compensation after they moved the O’Reilly School to the area.
A demolition of temporary structures by the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly belonging to squatters is what has prompted the squatters to make the appeal.
The assembly says the activities of the squatters make the provision of security for both staff and students difficult.
The demolition is aimed at getting rid of buildings in waterways in the municipality.
Martin Adenyo, the representative of the residents, during an interview with Citi FM, said they will not move until the government pays what is due them.
“We heard the government will be acquiring this place for O’Reilly Senior High. To date, compensations have not been paid, and we have not heard from the government. Anytime we make a step, the government tells us there is no money and funds.”
“There is no place of abode. Every time, they threaten us that we have encroached on government land. Meanwhile, we have not encroached on government land. If the government gives us where to go, then we are ready.”
Over 300 buildings situated near waterlogged areas are expected to be demolished.
