London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady
Summary
Southwark Council in London has taken control of a council property linked to Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio, after a year-long investigation. The council said it will return the property to a local family in need of housing but did not accuse Fatima Bio of any crime.Key Facts
- Southwark Council took possession of a council flat connected to Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio.
- The decision followed a 12-month investigation by the council’s Housing Investigations Team.
- Fatima Bio has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing by the council.
- The council plans to give the property to a local family who needs housing.
- There are more than 18,000 people on Southwark’s waiting list for council housing.
- Fatima Bio said she is paying for the council home herself and that her children are British citizens.
- The council has recovered 107 properties in the last two years due to tenancy investigations.
- Fatima Bio’s office did not provide a comment when contacted by BBC Global Women.
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