Police in Kasangati, has in custody a female suspect, identified as Nakiyizi Lydia Asiimwe alias Karungi Hope, on allegations of drugging men, before robbing them.
According to spokesperson Fred Enanga, on the October 13, 2022, a male victim identified as Creffin, went to Afro Club in Kasangati for leisure movements after, he left and went to Queens Palace in Mpererwe, where he ordered for more drinks. 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.
Eventually, the victim went for a short call but upon his return, he found when the suspect was pouring his beer into his glass without permission. 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.
The following day, he woke up and found himself in a lodge, while stripped naked. All his items stolen including two ATM cards for Equity and Centenary Bank and cash totalling Shs3 million, and withdraws up to a tune of Shs10 million, before blocking his ATM cards.
The suspect Nakiyizi Lydia Asiimwe alias Karungi Hope is being processed on numerous charges of administering an overpowering drug or substance, theft and trafficking in persons.
“Our investigations remain active and going due to the possibility of other victims, who are reluctant to report. We encourage them to come forward and seek justice. Drink spiking can happen to any type of drink, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic,” Enanga said.
The effects can be unpredictable but are likely to be more serious, if someone who has had their drink spiked, has also consumed more alcohol or other drugs. This is because of the combination effects from the different drugs working at the same time.
Different types of spiking can include; alcohol, date rape drugs, illegal drugs and prescription drugs (e.g. stimulants, tranquilizers, sedatives, opiates.)
