Summary
Police and immigration officials evicted three individuals from a self-identified "African tribe" who had set up a camp on council land in the Scottish Borders. The group, calling themselves the Kingdom of Kubala, streamed the eviction live on TikTok. They claimed the land belonged to their ancestors and had refused to recognize a court order to leave.
Key Facts
- Police and immigration officers evicted the group on Thursday morning.
- The group, known as the Kingdom of Kubala, consisted of three people.
- They camped on council-owned land near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders.
- They claimed the land was stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago.
- The group broadcasted the eviction live on TikTok.
- Members included Kofi Offeh from Ghana, Jean Gasho from Zimbabwe, and Kaura Taylor from Texas.
- A court order had previously banned them from returning to any council land in the area.
- They were not present during a court hearing that awarded expenses against them.
