KAGERA, Aug. 24 -- THE Immigration Department in Kagera Region has intensified border surveillance, resulting in the apprehension of over 200 illegal immigrants for entering and residing in the country without valid residence permits.

Regional Immigration Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration (ACI) Petro Malima, said the arrests were made during a special operation conducted between August 20 and 22 this year.

In Muleba District alone, 158 illegal immigrants were apprehended 154 of them Burundians and four Ugandans. Another 30 Burundians were arrested in Kyerwa District, while Biharamulo District saw 63 Burundian nationals detained.

Mr Malima further revealed that, in total, 2,252 illegal immigrants were rounded up in Kagera l...