Two Nigerians Nabbed in Uganda Over Drug Trafficking and Fraud Network
By Wellington Jopelo
Security operatives in Uganda have arrested two Nigerian nationals as part of a wider crackdown on an alleged cross-border criminal network linked to drug trafficking and fraud activities.
The suspects were picked up during an intelligence-led operation that targeted individuals believed to be running coordinated illegal activities across Kampala and other parts of the country.
Authorities said the arrests are connected to a broader investigation into groups suspected of combining narcotics trade with online and identity-related fraud schemes.
The operation also led to the arrest of several other foreign nationals, with investigators working to trace how the network allegedly operates across multiple countries and uses fake identities to avoid detection.
Officials noted that some of the suspects were found with materials believed to support drug distribution and fraudulent transactions, raising concerns about the scale of the operation.
Security agencies in Uganda said the crackdown followed months of surveillance and intelligence gathering aimed at dismantling organised criminal cells operating within the country.
The arrests have added to growing concerns over the use of East African countries as transit points for international drug trafficking networks involving foreign nationals.
Authorities also revealed that some members of the group may have been involved in recruiting others into illegal migration and cyber-related scams.
Investigations are still ongoing, with police indicating that more arrests could follow as they continue to track additional suspects linked to the case.
As the probe continues, attention is now on how deeply the network is embedded and whether it extends beyond Uganda into other parts of Africa and Asia.