Tensions Rise as African Tribe Faces Attacks in Scottish Jedburgh Woods

A self-proclaimed tribe called the Kubala Kingdom, led by Jean Gasho (Queen Nandi) and her husband Kofi Offeh (King Atehene), has settled in Jedburgh, Scotland, claiming to reclaim land taken from their ancestors 400 years ago. Their presence in local forests has sparked escalating tensions with residents, including reported racial abuse, stone-throwing, and intimidation, with videos showing confrontations and attacks on their camp. Scottish Borders Council member Scott Hamilton urged calm and warned against vigilante actions, emphasizing that the group will be removed through lawful means while authorities monitor the situation to protect both residents and the tribe. The tribe was initially evicted from council land and relocated to privately owned territory, but hostility from locals has persisted. Police have conducted welfare checks following the incidents, and the tribe has faced previous legal issues including child neglect charges that were later dropped. Officials continue to call for peace amid rising conflict between the group and the local community.