By Nanteza Ruth Walusimbi
IGANGA
Police in Iganga on Wednesday 7th October 2026 informed the public about investigations into allegations of forgery, uttering of false documents, obtaining money by false pretense and impersonation at Lubega Institute of Nursing and Health Professionals.
The management of Lubega Institute reported a case of suspected forgery of bank payment slips by some of its students. It was alleged that students were presenting fake Bank deposit slips purportedly issued in the name of one Mwesigwa Joshua, who falsely claimed to be a bank agent.
According to the complainant, about 90 students are suspected to have participated in this scheme. Upon receipt of the complaint, Police commenced investigations.
Busoga East Police spokesperson ASP Kasadha Micheal said three student suspects have so far been produced before court and the case is ongoing.
“The principal suspect and external agent, one Mwesigwa Joshua, who had been on the run for the last two months, has been tracked, arrested and is currently in custody at Iganga CPS. He is to be arraigned in court soon on charges of forgery, uttering forged documents and impersonation.” Said ASP Kasadha.
Two other suspects are still at large but efforts to have them arrested are underway.
Statements have been recorded from the school management, parents, and some of the affected students. Exhibits including suspected forged bank slips have been recovered and submitted for forensic examination.
Police also held a stakeholders meeting involving the school Board, parents, students and Police to establish facts and ensure a transparent process.
As can be recalled the matter was also raised on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday 7th October 2026 by the Bubulo East member of Parliament Musila John, MP Bubulo East.
Police retaliated that the matter is already under active criminal investigation and advised all concerned parties to allow Police to conclude investigations and let court determine the matter.
