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A land dispute has escalated into violence, resulting in the suspension of sand mining activities at the Taiama sand beach. On Monday, tensions escalated as residents of Mambayama village, led by Junasa Kamara, confronted sand miners over claims to the land’s ownership.
Kamara asserted that the sand mining area rightfully belongs to the Kamaras of Mambayama village and other indigenous residents. He highlighted previous legal victories in their struggle for ownership, including a recent ruling in their favour against the Brewah Family in the Native Administration court.
“Our fight is for the chiefdom administration and the sand miners to understand and respect that the Kamaras are the rightful owners of the land,” Kamara stated. He emphasised the need for the sand miners to acknowledge their leadership role in the region.
In light of the escalating confrontation and concerns over public safety, local chiefdom authorities and police intervened to halt all mining operations. This decision aims to prevent further conflict and to ensure the safety of all parties involved.
As the situation develops, community leaders are urging dialogue to resolve the land dispute amicably and restore calm in Taiama Town.
