The Acting Commander of NCD/Central, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Peter Guinness has reiterated his call to residents who have settled illegally on Bush Wara’s portions 2156, 2157, and 2159 at 9-Mile in the National Capital District to start removing all their structures and belongings from the land to allow Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) to take possession of the land as per a court ruling.
ACP Guinness said as of today, Monday, May 13, these settlers have only 58 days to vacate willingly or face forcible eviction which begins on July 11 as ordered by the court in favor of NSL.
He made the call following a second eviction notice served on Friday, May 10, by the Sheriff’s office with police assistance.
The court decision had given these settlers a 120-day grace period to move out before July 11.
ACP Guinness also clarified that the Sheriff’s Officers and his police officers are ‘only enforcing the court order’ but conducting an eviction awareness and serving these eviction notices.
“I don’t want to see people making negative comments about my police officers on site doing awareness.”
“The eviction process is set to start on July 11, and residents were reminded on May 10 that they have less than 60 days left to move out.”
“The settlers must understand that they are only enforcing the court order.”
“If we are not doing that, we will be held accountable for contempt of court.”
ACP Guinness commended the police and sheriff officers for their proactive approach in enforcing the court order and ensuring the settlers were aware of the impending eviction.