‘African tribe’ defies eviction notice to leave Scottish woods
The so-called Kingdom of Kubala were seen around a campfire and singing
A self-styled "African tribe" is defying an eviction notice from the local council, remaining camped in woodland in the Scottish Borders.
The group, known as the "Kingdom of Kubala," was ordered to vacate the land on the outskirts of Jedburgh by midday on Monday, following legal action initiated by Scottish Borders Council.
The group had previously occupied private land nearby but simply relocated to council property when sheriff officers were dispatched.
The "tribe," which maintains a sizeable presence on social media, comprises leader Kofi Offeh, 36, who proclaims himself King Atehene, his wife Jean Gasho, 43, known as Queen Nandi, and "handmaiden" Kaura Taylor, who goes by Asnat.
On Monday afternoon, they were observed around a campfire, singing, with tents and other camping equipment still on site, indicating no intention of departing.
The "handmaiden" informed reporters that the "king" would not engage with the media unless "gifts were brought to him."
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