NIRA, the government entity responsible for ID issuance, emphasizes that National ID cards remain the property of the Government of Uganda, as per Section 69 of the Registration of Persons Act, 2015.
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NIRA advises National ID cardholders to refrain from using these cards as loan security. Money lenders who retain National ID cards as collateral are urged to immediately cease this practice, which is illegal and violates cardholders' rights.
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The public is encouraged to report cases of retained national identification cards to the nearest NIRA office. National IDs are crucial government-issued documents for identity and citizenship verification.
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The NIRA warning follows the recent arrest of an individual who stole 104 national identity cards deposited as collateral.
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Using National IDs as collateral is not only illegal but can lead to fines, imprisonment, or both, as per Section 77 of the Registration of Persons Act, 2015.