Uganda, May 10 -- Leaders in the cattle corridor have raised concerns over the presence of suspected illegal immigrants in the area, saying they pose security threats.

The areas, including Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Nakaseke, and Nakasongola Districts, have reportedly seen an influx of foreigners, many of whom are venturing into cattle grazing.

In Kiboga District, authorities claim that the illegal immigrants are dominant in three sub-counties.

"We now have whole villages and sub-counties occupied by the illegal immigrants in Kiboga District; cases of criminality are emerging.''Mr Ssempala Kigozi, the Kiboga Resident District Commissioner, disclosed during a stakeholder meeting with the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control under...