Police arrests 22 company staff over human trafficking
Enanga revealed that a total of 98 victims (27 females and 71 males) have recorded their statements, indicating how they were fleeced of their money through registration.
Enanga revealed that a total of 98 victims (27 females and 71 males) have recorded their statements, indicating how they were fleeced of their money through registration.
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POLICE | TRAFFICKING | ENANGA
KAMPALA - Over 20 co-ordinators and staff of SuperLife Company are in Police custody over charges of aggravated trafficking in persons.
In a press statement released Monday, November 7, 2022, Police spokesperson Fred Enanga said 22 suspects are in custody at the Territorial Police in Greater Masaka and Masaka Central Police Station.
The suspects are accused of mobilising and recruiting persons, under a fraudulent employment and business scheme.
Police preliminary investigations indicate that the group targeted S4 and S6 leavers, whom they introduced to their various packages.
Most of the victims were recruited from the western districts of Ntungamo, Mbarara, Bushenyi, Kabale and Kiruhura.
Enanga revealed that a total of 98 victims (27 females and 71 males) have recorded their statements, indicating how they were fleeced of their money through registration.
“Many are forced to rent cheap rooms in the slums, with the false hope of a lucrative job package,” he said.
Enanga reaffirmed joint security agencies' commitment to combatting trafficking in persons networks and to help mitigate the risks of labour exploitation.
The Police spokesperson disclosed that a search was conducted at their offices on Muteesa Plaza and several exhibits were recovered.
“If you believe you have information about a potential trafficking situation, please call the Human Trafficking Desk at CID Headquarters on 0713-881798. All reports are confidential,” Enanga said.
SuperLife is a Malaysia-based start-up established in 2017. SuperLife distributes organic food products packed with nutrients and antioxidants, often widely categorised as superfoods.
Suspects
The suspects, include Amon Ayebazibwe, Nicholas Masiko, Nicholas Kamugisha, Nicholas Mugisha, Denis Abaho, Denis Akampulira, Ahamada Byaruhanga, Innocent Byamukama, Moreen Atukwase, Immaculate Arimiwera, Joseph Tusingwire and Catherine Kyohirwe.
Others are Mackline Gumaoshabe, Mercy Nishaba, Apofia Nuwahereza, Shadida Atuhaire, Vincent Ninzeyimana, Dinah Tulinawe, Dickson Turyahebwa, Ambrose Agaba and Brenda Arinaitwe.