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London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady

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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