The Digest:
The Ugandan government has detained 62 Nigerians for "illegally operating" a church, as well as living and working in the country without valid permits. The arrests followed a tip-off, according to the Ugandan National Citizenship and immigration control. The group is being processed for prosecution under Uganda's immigration laws. Ugandan officials said the Nigerians often pose as gospel preachers while engaging in other irregular activities, including suspected online fraud.
Key Points:
- The detainees are being held at the ministry's Namanve facility.
- They could face deportation, fines, or blacklisting.
- Some suspects claimed they were lured to Uganda with fake job offers.
- Others are suspected of involvement in online fraud and related crimes.
- The arrests are part of ongoing enforcement against illegal immigration.
Sources: The Cable, Vanguard
