Jude Agaba, a lecturer at Kampala International University (KIU) in Ishaka has been arrested by the National Drug Authority (NDA) for reportedly aiding a drug counterfeiting business.
Agaba, who owns a printing business was found with several fake academic documents. According to NDA, Agaba has been formulating and printing fake certificates, practicing licenses and other documents which he has been selling to unqualified persons who counterfeit drugs.
“During this operation, we found Mr. Agaba with several fake academic documents for both animal and human health practitioners,” NDA statement reads in part.
Abiaz Rwamwiri, the NDA spokesperson revealed that they will continue with their operations to ensure that both humans and animals are protected from harmful drugs.
“After these countrywide sensitization engagements, we have now embarked on conducting targeted crack down operations against illegalities including counterfeiting and non-compliance. Selfish characters like Jude who are risking the lives of Ugandans and their animals operate within our neighborhoods, we call upon the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious acts of drug crimes to National Drug Authority,” he said.
The KIU lecturer is expected to be charged as per section 14(3) of the National Drug Policy and Authority (NDA&A) Act Cap 206.
Agaba’s arrest comes a few weeks after NDA arrested a qualified Para-Veterinarian in Mutukula, selling counterfeit drugs.
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