Overview

• Scottish Borders Council and the landowner ordered the camp to be cleared by 5 p.m. on September 8 under threat of court action, and social media video showed the trio packing up and leaving.
• The group is led by Kofi Offeh, who calls himself King Atehene, and his wife Jean Gasho, known as Queen Nandi, with 21-year-old American Kaura Taylor serving as their handmaiden.
• Taylor, reported missing from Texas, told reporters she does not want to return to the U.S.; her baby is understood to have been taken into care by UK authorities with return to the U.S. reported.
• Residents complained about noise, rubbish and disturbances, police attended the site, and the group posted footage alleging an attack on their camp.
• A senior councilor welcomed the departure and raised concerns about the trio’s wellbeing, while the group said they are pilgrims and intend to continue their journey.