Ugandan authorities have detained 231 foreign nationals, including 62 Nigerians, in coordinated intelligence-driven raids conducted on April 27, 2026, in Adjumani and Kampala's Bukoto-Ntinda axis. Ministry of Internal Affairs spokesperson Simon Peter Mundeyi said the Nigerian suspects were allegedly running a church and engaging in other ventures without required work permits, and are currently undergoing legal processing which could lead to deportation, fines, or blacklisting. Some suspects claimed they were lured into Uganda with false job offers, while others are believed to be linked to online fraud. A separate raid also apprehended 169 other foreign nationals.
Key Points
- 62 Nigerians face potential deportation and blacklisting from Uganda over documentation issues.
- Nigerians abroad risk exploitation by fraudulent job offers luring them into immigration violations.
- The crackdown signals Uganda's tightening stance on illegal immigration and undocumented workers.
- Property owners in Uganda are now urged to verify immigration status of foreign tenants.
- Alleged links between some suspects and online fraud could damage Nigeria's reputation abroad.
Watch whether the Nigerian government intervenes on behalf of the detained citizens and if the suspects are deported or face further legal proceedings.
Sources: Daily Post
