Summary:
Investigations indicate she was on duty when the drugs disappeared. She allegedly attempted to hide the stolen mosquito nets, anticipating a police search.
RUBANDA: Police in Rubanda District have arrested Agnes Atukunda, a midwife at Kigazi Health Centre II, for allegedly stealing government drugs worth Shs1.5 million.
The Rubanda Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Eric Ssewandigi confirmed her arrest on Wednesday, stating that a stock check revealed missing drugs and mosquito nets. A search of Atukunda’s home led to the recovery of 30 mosquito nets.
Investigations indicate she was on duty when the drugs disappeared. She allegedly attempted to hide the stolen mosquito nets, anticipating a police search.
RDC Ssewandigi urged authorities to expedite her prosecution, revealing she had a prior drug theft case at Ruhija Health Centre II. He warned against leniency for government property theft and called for an audit of drugs at Kigazi Health Centre II.
CUE IN RDC SSEWANDIGI……ON ARREST…….RR/ENG//
