OYAM: Pharmacist arrested over alleged extortion at Anyeke HC IV
Oyam:Police in Oyam have arrested Otim Chris, a pharmacy attendant at Mama Travis Pharmacy, for allegedly receiving Shs240,000 from a patient on behalf of Dr Ogwang Michael of Anyeke Health Centre IV.
According to SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, police will not tolerate extortion at public health facilities.The patient, Etap Jennifer, was due for a hernia operation but was allegedly asked to pay Shs240,000.
Police say Dr Ogwang directed the patient to the pharmacy after sensing scrutiny. He allegedly instructed the attendant to receive Shs250,000. Police intelligence arrested Otim as he received Shs240,000.
A search of the pharmacy recovered suspected government medicines, condoms and testing kits.
Dr Ogwang and pharmacy owner Atim Conny are at large.
Police have registered cases of extortion and unlawful possession of government medical supplies.
SP Patrick Jimmy Okema said police will not tolerate extortion at public health facilities.
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