Three immigration officers arrested at Entebbe airport over abuse of office

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The State House Anti-Corruption Unit — SHACU has confirmed that three immigration officers have been arrested at Entebbe International Airport on allegations of abuse after they allegedly caused a refugee to miss her flight over unclear reasons.

According to a Thursday afternoon statement released by the SHACU, the three officers identified as Caroline Kabugo, a shift supervisor, Martha Mboneko, and Julius Musalwa, both Immigration officers were arrested following a tip-off from a whistleblower.

“State House Anti-Corruption Unit in liaison with police conducted an operation at Entebbe airport following a whistle-blower’s complaint that led to the arrest of 3 Immigration officers; Caroline Kabugo (shift Supervisor), Martha Mboneko, and Julius Musalwa (Immigration officers),” reads in part a statement by SHACU.

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“The three allegedly abused their office when they caused a refugee to miss her flight purporting that she had forged clearance documents from the OPM to the contrary,” adds the statement.

“Investigations are being carried out,” the statement added.

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