By Claire Owomugisha and Gilbert Akampa,
NATIONAL
National Drug Authority has arrested three suspects who were found illegally possessing government of uganda drugs and medical equipment suspected to been stolen from Kitgum General Hospital.
The government stores worth over 1.5 billion shillings was recovered from two drugshops owned by Akena Robert, a pharmacy technician of Kitgum Hospital, Akena is currently on run but two of his accomplices Rubang Ken James and Odong Christopher were arrested.
NDA also arrested Kenneth Wanon, a laboratory technician at the same hospital, he was found keeping several boxes of drugs including those belonging to government of uganda and his home.
The two are being held at Kitgum and Gulu Central Police Stations and will be charged with; illegal possession of classified drugs and illegal possession of government stores.
NDA has tasked the hospital administration to institute a forensic audit as there is no way such consignment could have left the hospital stores without the aid of several other staff.
“We call upon Ugandans to remain vigilant and report such crimes to NDA and police.” NDA appeals
