Police in Kasangati, has arrested a one Nakiyizi Lydia Asiimwe alias Karungi Hope, on allegations of drugging men, before robbing them.
Following a police report from one of the victims, Creffin, the suspect was detained on Monday.
According to the police, Creffin went to the Afro Club in Kasangati on October 13 for some leisure time before leaving and traveling to Queens Palace in Mpererwe.
“He was surprisingly joined by the suspect whom she had earlier seen at Afro Club. She came and sat next to him and further engaged him in a conversation. They later exchanged contacts,” said the police.
The victim discovered the suspect pouring his beer into his glass without his permission, according to the police, who said this happened when the victim went to the washrooms.
“When he inquired why she was tampering with his drink, she claimed she thought it was her drink. And they continued drinking together.
The complainant allegedly started feeling unwell and excused himself, so as to return to his home. It was at that stage that the suspect also said she was leaving. They moved out together, but while sloping out of the bar, the victim became unconscious and blacked out,” said the police.
The next morning, when he awoke, he discovered himself naked and in a lodge.
“All his items stolen including two ATM cards for Equity and Centenary Bank and cash totaling Shs3 million, and withdraws up to a tune of Shs10m, before blocking his ATM cards,” police explained.
The suspect is being investigated for a number of drug distribution and theft-related offenses.
