The National Medical Stores (NMS), in collaboration with national security agencies, has successfully foiled an attempted robbery at one of its rented warehouse facilities in Entebbe.
According to a statement issued by Sheilla Nduhukire,
Principal Public Relations Officer, NMS, the incident occurred on Saturday night but was swiftly detected by NMS security teams working jointly with the Special Forces Command (SFC) and the Uganda Police Force (UPF). The coordinated response led to the interception of the suspects before any medical supplies could be stolen.
Nduhukire confirmed that there was no loss of medical supplies, as all items were recovered on site during the operation.
“As a precaution, the area was temporarily cordoned off to allow security agencies to conduct thorough investigations”. She said.
She added “During the operation, two suspects sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment in hospital, while three others were arrested and remain in custody as investigations continue” .
She emphasized that its operations remain fully uninterrupted, assuring the public that the national medicines supply chain has not been affected.
“NMS continues to cooperate fully with the relevant authorities and remains committed to safeguarding our personnel, assets, and the integrity of the national medicines supply chain,” She said.
She also commended the security agencies for their swift and professional response, reaffirming its appreciation for the continued partnership in protecting critical health infrastructure.
