NDA Arrests Suspected Impostor Posing as Drug Inspector in Mpigi

What the report says

The National Drug Authority (NDA) says it has arrested a man accused of impersonating one of its inspectors and trying to extort money from a drug shop operator in Mpigi District. The suspect, identified in the report as Don Byakotanda, was detained at Trinity Drug Shop after allegedly presenting himself as an NDA official and warning of supposed licensing problems.

According to the Authority, the case began after a tip-off from the operator, who grew suspicious of the man’s claims. The report says the suspect alleged that the shop lacked a valid operating licence and demanded payment to avoid further action. NDA enforcement officers then responded to the alert and made the arrest at the premises on Monday, November 9, 2026.

The Authority also said the suspect had faced similar accusations before, including an arrest in Kajjansi in December 2025, where he was reportedly charged before the local court. The new case has been recorded at Mpigi Police, and he is expected to appear before the Mpigi Chief Magistrate’s Court.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns around impersonation and extortion in regulated sectors such as medicine retail. More broadly, in Uganda, the NDA frequently conducts enforcement against illegal outlets and unlicensed drug operations, although that general pattern was not specific to this case.