Ugandan, Nigerian Associates Arrested in Kampala Drug and Fraud Network Bust

KAMPALA, May 5, 2026 — Ugandan security agencies have arrested a Ugandan national and several Nigerian associates following an intelligence-led operation that uncovered a suspected international drug trafficking and document fraud network operating from Kampala, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said.

In a statement issued on May 6, the Ministry, through the National Citizenship and Immigration Control, said the operation was conducted in coordination with multiple security agencies after receiving credible intelligence about a sophisticated racket engaged in large-scale illicit drug trade and identity fraud across borders.

Authorities identified the main suspect as Mugisha Keith King, a resident of Kira Municipality in Wakiso District and a native of Kisoro District, who is described as the proprietor of Keith King Group of Companies and entities investigators allege are largely shell firms. Officials say Mugisha has a prior drug-related conviction stemming from a 2010 arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi involving cocaine allegedly trafficked from Brazil, for which he served a 12-year sentence.

Investigators further allege that the suspect operated under multiple identities, holding several passports from different countries alongside other national identity documents. He is also accused of impersonating military personnel and officials from the Office of the President, allegedly using forged identification, military-style attire, and vehicles fitted with unauthorized sirens to evade scrutiny. Authorities claim he also posed as a diplomat, including placing signage at his residence identifying it as an “Ambassador’s Residence.”

The Ministry said the suspect worked in coordination with several Nigerian nationals, two of whom; Ikemefuna Testimony Udo and Ikemefuna Annointing are currently in custody. Another individual, identified as Mugisha’s spouse, is reported to be on the run in Brazil after allegedly fraudulently acquiring Ugandan identification documents.

Searches conducted at the suspect’s residence and business premises led to the recovery of firearms, live ammunition, multiple passports and identity cards, military gear, communication equipment, and forged official documents, according to the statement. Authorities added that a review of the immigration status of foreign nationals linked to the network is ongoing, while efforts continue in collaboration with international partners to apprehend other suspects still at large.

The Ministry reiterated Uganda’s zero-tolerance stance on drug trafficking and misuse of military equipment, urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspected impersonation or criminal activity to law enforcement agencies.