Kampala, Uganda: Ugandan security agencies have dismantled what authorities describe as a sophisticated international drug trafficking and document fraud network operating from Kampala following an intelligence-led operation coordinated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
In an update shared Tuesday by the National Citizenship and Immigration Control Directorate, the Ministry said investigations uncovered a racket allegedly involved in large-scale illicit drug dealings, impersonation, and document fraud involving both Ugandan and foreign nationals.
Simon Peter Mundeyi, the Spokesperson of the Directorate, identified the prime suspect as Mugisha Keith King, a resident of Nsasa Cell in Kira Municipality and proprietor of Keith King Group of Companies.
According to Mundeyi, Mugisha allegedly coordinated the network alongside several foreign associates and is believed to have operated multiple shell companies.
Investigators further claimed that Mugisha has a prior international drug trafficking conviction dating back to 2010, when he was reportedly arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya with cocaine allegedly shipped from Brazil.
Authorities say he served a 12-year prison sentence in Kenya and remains internationally wanted.
Multiple Passports and Impersonation Claims
The Ministry also alleged that the suspect possessed multiple passports and identity documents from different countries, including Seychelles, Eswatini, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and Brazil, in addition to Kenyan and Nigerian identification documents.
Officials further accused him of impersonating government and military officials by using luxury vehicles fitted with illegal sirens and wearing military-style uniforms to evade security checks.
“He was also masquerading as an Ambassador (Diplomat), complete with a sign post at his home reading ‘Ambassador’s Residence’,” the statement noted.
The Ministry confirmed that two Nigerian nationals; Ikemefuna Testimony Udo and Ikemefuna Anointing, linked to the alleged network are currently in custody as investigations continue to uncover all suspects behind trafficking gang.
It is also further alleged that Mugisha’s wife, identified as Ms Ikemefuna Winner Chekwubechukwu, fraudulently acquired a Ugandan National ID with assistance from the suspect before reportedly fleeing to Brazil.
According to the Ministry, searches conducted at the suspect’s residence and business premises led to the recovery of a gun, a pistol, live ammunition, multiple passports and identity cards, military attire and communication equipment and forged headed papers allegedly linked to the Office of the President and other entities.
Authorities said investigations remain ongoing, including a review of the immigration status of all foreign associates connected to the network.
The Ministry urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report individuals illegally using military-style attire, sirens, or suspicious diplomatic claims.
Uganda, according to the statement, maintains a “zero-tolerance policy” against drug trafficking and misuse of military hardware.
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