LOR MAY LOSE PROPERTY TO RIGHTFUL OWNER.
Fresh controversy has erupted in the Juba Hill community as new evidence suggests that the owner of the popular Lor Restaurant may soon lose the establishment over allegations of illegal land acquisition involving the Services Secondary School.
According to community sources and documents circulating among residents, the restaurant owned by businessman Shalima, was allegedly constructed on land belonging to the school. For years, the matter simmered quietly, with teachers and community stakeholders raising concerns about encroachment. But recent investigations, backed by school authorities and local advocacy groups, have brought the issue sharply into public view.
Community members say portions of the school’s land were gradually fenced off and absorbed into the restaurant’s premises without formal approval. What some initially dismissed as a minor boundary dispute has now evolved into a full-blown land-grabbing scandal, drawing anger from parents, teachers, and civil society activists.
The Services Secondary School administration has reportedly submitted complaints to relevant authorities, urging immediate intervention to reclaim the land and protect the integrity of the school’s property. Several groups have also announced plans for peaceful protests, demanding accountability and legal action against those involved.
If the allegations are confirmed, the owner of Lor Restaurant could face not only the loss of the property but also potential legal consequences for unlawful occupation. Residents say they hope this case will serve as a wake-up call to curb the rising trend of land grabbing in Freetown.
As tensions continue to rise, all eyes now remain on the authorities to determine whether justice will be served—and whether Lor Restaurant will indeed be lost by its owner.
