- Uganda arrests 62 Nigerians over illegal activities.
- Group accused of running church without permits.
- Authorities say some posed as gospel preachers.
- Detainees face prosecution, possible deportation.
The Ugandan National Citizenship and Immigration Control has detained 62 Nigerians in Adjumani over alleged illegal activities, including operating a church and residing in the country without valid permits.
Ugandan authorities have arrested 62 Nigerian nationals accused of violating immigration laws and engaging in unauthorised activities within the country.
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The operation was carried out by the Ugandan National Citizenship and Immigration Controlfollowing intelligence reports that the group was operating without the necessary documentation.
According to officials, the individuals were primarily involved in running a church and other activities without valid work permits.
“Following a tip-off, our enforcement team has arrested 62 Nigerian nationals operating illegally in Adjumani,” the agency said in a statement.
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Spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Simon Peter Mundeyi, alleged that some of the suspects presented themselves as gospel preachers while engaging in other questionable activities.
“They often pose as gospel preachers while engaging in other irregular activities. Acting on intelligence, we moved in and apprehended them,” he said.
The suspects are currently being held at a government facility in Namanve, where they are undergoing legal processing.
Authorities disclosed that the outcome of the process could include prosecution, fines, deportation, or even blacklisting from re-entering the country.
Preliminary investigations have reportedly revealed conflicting accounts among the detainees. While some claimed they were lured into Uganda with false job promises, others are being scrutinised for possible links to online fraud and related offences.
The development has drawn attention to immigration enforcement in Uganda and the growing scrutiny of foreign nationals operating without proper documentation.
