Businessman Remanded Over Constructing Fuel Station In Wetland

State House Anti-Corruption working with National Environment Management Authority, Criminal Investment Directorate and Office of the  Director of Public Prosecution have arraigned Lira businessman, Okello Lawrence, before the Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court for constructing a fuel station in a wetland, in total disregard of the the conditions set in the Certificate of Environmental andp Social Impact Assessment by NEMA.

 He has been remanded till 16/12/2024 Between March and December 2024, the accused stubbonly continued to carry out construction of a fuel station in Pece swamp, Gulu city, in total violation of the physical planning laws, building control laws and NEMA certification.

 Investigations have revealed that Okello Lawrence is a reknown encroacher on gazzeted areas including wetlands, forest reserves and other public land.

Further investigations into his alleged involvement in numerous acts of enchroachment on protected areas are still ongoing.