KAMPALA, UGANDA – Police have disrupted a major human trafficking ring in Mbarara City, rescuing 823 individuals who were allegedly being transported under false pretences following a massive, intelligence-led operation.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The development was confirmed by the Rwizi region police spokesperson Samson Kasasira, who stated that the operation culminated at the Biharwe Police Checkpoint on the night of Friday, November 22, 2025.
Acting on precise intelligence, a joint police task force stopped and impounded a convoy of ten long-distance buses, including vehicles from Tausi, KR Coaches, Bapakasi, Jamah Express, and Savanah.
According to Kasasira, upon vehicle inspection, officers discovered the buses were carrying 823 passengers—441 males and 382 females—all suspected to be victims of trafficking.
The buses were impounded and escorted to Mbarara’s Central Police Station (CPS), where preliminary interrogations revealed a disturbing pattern of deception.
The victims, who hailed from various parts of the country, stated they had been recruited by agents representing Alliance in Motion Global.
They were allegedly promised lucrative employment opportunities within Mbarara City, with each person paying a fee of up to 1.5 million Ugandan Shillings for these non-existent jobs.
Kasasira stated that the investigation revealed the victims were not headed to Mbarara for work, but were instead en route to Kampala to attend an annual Alliance in Motion Global meeting at Freedom City on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
“The victims were lured by agents of Alliance in Motion Global from different parts of the country under the pretext of finding them jobs in Mbarara City at a fee of up to 1.5 million shillings per person. Investigations into the matter are still ongoing to identify and apprehend the masterminds and agents behind this elaborate scheme,” SP Kasasira stated.
The police have since cautioned all 823 individuals about the dangers of human trafficking and subsequently released them to return to their respective homes.
Authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution when presented with opportunities that require large upfront payments for promised employment.
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