Tensions are rising as 62 Nigerian missionaries from the Life Mission group remain in detention in Uganda’s Adjumani District, with reports of deteriorating health conditions.
At least 20 detainees are reportedly suffering from nasal congestion and respiratory issues, which they attribute to industrial emissions near the facility.
The situation has become particularly dire for vulnerable groups, as a five-month-old baby being nursed by a detainee has been hospitalized twice.
One detainee, Ruth Dauda, noted that it took four days for an ambulance to arrive during the infant's first crisis. “Many of us are experiencing nasal congestion... the environment is unsuitable for nursing mothers,” said Innocent Onyedikachi.
While authorities have provided basic amenities and two meals a day, the facility is described as heavily congested, with 25 women sharing a single room.
The Ugandan Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control arrested the group on April 27, 2026, alleging they were operating illegal churches.
However, group leader Emmanuel Ezeobi denied these claims, stating they were only visiting local churches as guests for humanitarian work.
According to Qubes Magazine research online, the group is now facing a $400 fine per person for release, though they may still face deportation.
Nigerian officials and legal representatives have reportedly struggled to gain access to the detainees.
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