{"id":88125,"date":"2025-10-16T06:31:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T06:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/lands-ministry-establishes-task-force-for-land-sale-probe"},"modified":"2025-10-16T07:03:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T07:03:51","slug":"lands-ministry-establishes-task-force-for-land-sale-probe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/lands-ministry-establishes-task-force-for-land-sale-probe","title":{"rendered":"Lands Ministry Establishes Task Force for Land Sale Probe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs has announced plans to establish a special task force to investigate allegations of unauthorized sales of state lands across the country.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The move follows the recent suspension of the Alkalolu (village heads) of Batokunku and Tanji over alleged illegal land sales and transactions within their respective village layouts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPreliminary findings do suggest that parcels of land designated for public use or held in trust by the state have been sold without prior approval from this ministry,\u201d the statement stated.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry emphasized that the investigation will be treated as a matter of urgency to address the reported incidents and ensure the protection of public lands from unauthorized transactions.<\/p>\n<p>It further stated that, if the allegations are confirmed, the actions would constitute a serious breach of existing land governance laws and administrative procedures.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry reminded the public that state lands are held in trust for the common good and cannot be sold, transferred, or leased without formal approval from the relevant authorities.<\/p>\n<p>It also warned that anyone found involved in illegal land dealings will face the full consequences of the law.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCitizens are strongly advised to verify the legitimacy of any land sale with the<\/p>\n<p>appropriate government officials of the ministry before making payments or entering into agreements,\u201d the statement advised.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the ministry warned its staff against any form of involvement in illegal land dealings, stating that anyone found complicit will face disciplinary and legal action.<\/p>\n<p>The statement concluded with a reaffirmation of the ministry\u2019s commitment to protecting public lands, promoting transparent land administration, and upholding the authority of traditional leaders within the boundaries of the law.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs has announced plans to establish a special task force to investigate allegations of unauthorized sales of state lands across the country. 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