Dispute over Ngetta rock between Lira city and district boils over

According to Okello Ayo, the Lira district local government is getting over shillings 120 million from the two companies getting rocks from the hill, which according to him is situated in the city.

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Angry residents of Ngetta protesting near the quarry site of the African Conmat Limited on Monday evening. (Photos by Joseph Ekol)

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#Arua city #Arua district #Rock dispute #Revenue source #Ngetta Hill

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A dispute over the ownership of a rock considered a key revenue source for authorities in Lira city and Lira district has boiled over.

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Dispute over Ngetta rock between Lira city and district boils over

According to Okello Ayo, the Lira district local government is getting over shillings 120 million from the two companies getting rocks from the hill, which according to him is situated in the city.

Angry residents of Ngetta protesting near the quarry site of the African Conmat Limited on Monday evening. (Photos by Joseph Ekol)

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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