Authorities in Uganda have detained 231 foreign nationals, including 62 Nigerians, following a coordinated crackdown on illegal migration and suspected criminal activities.
The arrests were carried out during intelligence led operations on April 27, 2026, in Adjumani and the Bukoto Ntinda area of Kampala. Officials said the raids were based on credible information provided by members of the public.
Speaking on the development, Simon Peter Mundeyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, disclosed that the Nigerian suspects were allegedly operating a church and other businesses without valid work permits.
He stated that the suspects are currently being held at the Namanve facility, where they are undergoing legal processing that could lead to deportation, fines, or blacklisting.
According to Mundeyi, some of the individuals entered the country under the pretense of religious activities while allegedly engaging in other irregular operations.
Preliminary investigations revealed mixed accounts among those detained. While some claimed they were lured into Uganda with false job promises, others are suspected to have links to online fraud and related offences.
In a separate operation, authorities also arrested 169 foreign nationals in a Bukoto apartment in Kampala for lacking valid immigration documentation. The group included 36 women and individuals from countries such as Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, and Malaysia.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing immigration laws and ensuring that foreign nationals comply with legal requirements while residing in Uganda.
Mundeyi also urged landlords to be more vigilant by verifying the immigration status of tenants before offering accommodation.
The operation highlights increasing efforts by Ugandan authorities to address illegal migration and strengthen regulatory oversight of foreign nationals within the country.
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