Kanungu, Uganda – Police in Kanungu have arrested three suspects for allegedly possessing government drugs illegally.
The suspects are Musinguzi Alex, 51, an askari at Kambuga Hospital in Kanungu District; Mwesigwa Milton, also known as Emmanuel, 30, a businessman from Rwashamire East Central Ward, Kajara Town Council in Ntungamo District; and Kabyesiza Esau, 28, a sample transporter and lab technician at Kanungu HUB, residing in Bugongo Cell, Nyakatunguru Ward, Kihihi Town Council, Kanungu District.
The incident occurred on January 26, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM when Lt. Gad Turyamureba, an intelligence officer attached to Bukorwe Battalion, received a tip-off. While on patrol near the Ishasha border, his team spotted a boda boda rider attempting to cross into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Upon seeing the officers, the rider abandoned his motorcycle and fled.
The officers impounded the motorcycle and transported it to the Ishasha UPDF barracks for inspection. A search of the cargo revealed government drugs concealed in a polythene bag. The recovered items included five tins of Panadol, one tin of chloramphenicol, and two boxes of Coartem (Lumartem).
The investigation led to the identification of the motorcycle owner, Kyokwijuka George, who stated that Musinguzi Alex had hired his motorcycle that day. This led to Musinguzi’s arrest, and he was handed over to Kihihi Police Station along with the recovered drugs.
Two additional suspects, Mwesigwa Milton and Kabyesiza Esau, were subsequently apprehended. Mwesigwa was found in possession of 81 syringes, and Kabyesiza was found with gloves. The gloves were not identified as government property.
Statements were recorded, and all exhibits were secured. The suspects remain in police custody pending the retrieval of the case file from the Resident State Attorney’s office before they are brought to court.
