Serious human rights concerns have been raised following the detention of 62 Nigerians in Uganda, with reports emerging that the detainees are being denied access to legal representation.
The group, identified as members of the "Life Mission" Christian missionary group, was arrested by Ugandan immigration authorities on April 27, 2026, over allegations of operating churches illegally.
The executive director of the mission, Michael ChristisKing, told Punch Metro that the group is engaged in humanitarian service and had followed all legal protocols, including obtaining approvals from the Office of the Prime Minister.
Despite this, a Ugandan lawyer, Israel Mivule, claimed he was barred from visiting the facility in Namawme.
“I pleaded with the officer to allow me at least a one-on-one interaction with any of the detainees to assess their well-being, but he declined,” Mivule stated.
Documents sighted by Qubes Magazine show that the National Fellowship of Born Again Pentecostal Churches in Uganda had officially acknowledged the mission’s activities as far back as 2025.
While the Nigerian embassy has been notified, the legal team warns that they will escalate the matter to the courts if the detainees are not granted their constitutional right to see a lawyer and communicate with their families.
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