In a significant development, the Bolgatanga police have taken swift action by apprehending three workers from the Upper East Regional Hospital on allegations of stealing medicine supplies. The suspects, identified as Raymond Asoke, Noeyelle Bridget, and Raheem Fasilat, were employees at the very hospital they are accused of pilfering from. Their arrests come as a result of an intelligence-led operation executed by the local authorities.
The incident unfolded when suspect Raymond Asoke, a driver at the Regional Hospital, was apprehended on August 4, 2023. He was caught in the act of loading boxes of medicines from an unmarked residence into a saloon car bearing registration number GE 1532-21. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 12 boxes of assorted medicines. Expanding their investigation, law enforcement officers delved into the associated house, uncovering an additional 22 boxes containing various types of medical supplies.
The plot thickened as the investigation progressed. Two more suspects were implicated in the scheme: Noeyelle Bridget, the Assistant Dispensary Officer at the hospital’s pharmacy, and Raheem Fasilat, the Regional storekeeper at the same institution. It was revealed that Fasilat had admitted to providing the pilfered medicine boxes to Asoke, the driver.
At present, all three suspects are in custody, awaiting their appearance in court to face the charges against them. Authorities are leaving no stone unturned, with ongoing investigations aimed at identifying any potential accomplices. Additionally, efforts are being made to ascertain the ultimate destination of the stolen medical supplies and whether they were intended for resale or personal use.
The incident underscores the importance of safeguarding medical resources that are crucial for the well-being of patients and the effective functioning of healthcare facilities. The swift action taken by law enforcement serves as a reminder that efforts to preserve the integrity of medical supplies are essential to ensure the quality of healthcare services in the region.
