Southwark Council has repossessed a social housing flat in south London that was previously occupied by Sierra Leone's First Lady, Fatima Jabbe-Bio.

The council confirmed it had taken possession of the two-bedroom property in Walworth, which had been the subject of media attention after the tenancy was first reported by the Times newspaper last year.

Jabbe-Bio had maintained the social housing tenancy despite spending much of the year residing at the presidential lodge in Freetown, Sierra Leone's capital, according to previous reports.

Social housing in the UK is typically allocated to residents with local housing needs and limited financial means. Local authorities regularly review tenancies to ensure properties are being used appropriately and in accordance with housing regulations.

The repossession represents the conclusion of a case that had drawn scrutiny over the allocation and use of subsidized housing resources in one of London's boroughs.