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Kitgum hospital official on run after NDA recovered stolen gov’t drugs in his private drug shops, 3 arrested

Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu by Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu
October 26, 2022
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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.

Akena Robert, a pharmacy technician at Kitgum General Hospital and owner of the two drug shops inwhich NDA recovered government drugs being illegally sold. Rubang Ken took on his heels after learning about the drugs recovery. Other hospital equipments worth millions were also recovered in his drug shops.

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.

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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

Tags: Government drug thefty in KitgumJames Rubang KenKitgum General HospitalNDARobert Akena

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