The Territorial Police in Rwenzori West Region have charged more suspects to court, linked to Global Healing Christian Missions, a purported Charity Organisation, that was actively involved in supplying born again Christians, in Kyenjojo and Kabarole Districts, with a Miracle Cure, claiming it healed Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Malaria and many other diseases. The Charity was partly funded by Sam Little.
The task team actively involved in investigating the alleged miracle cure, retrieved samples which were submitted to the NDA and Government Analytical Laboratories, the results revealed the solution, contained a dangerous corrosive toxin that was harmful to human consumption.
So far, four suspects have been charged to court. These include Sam Little, a 25 year old British tourist, Pastor Tim Tom, a 34 year old, Pastor at Fort Portal Christian Fellowship Church; Samuel Albert, a 28 year old, herbalist and Samula Tadeo, a 26 year old male adult.
They were charged with two counts, under the National Drug Authority and Authority Act, for carrying out illegal clinical trials c/s 40 of the Act and supplying of impure drugs c/s 30 (b) of the Act. They were in addition, charged with two counts under the Narcotic drug and Psychotropic Substance Act, 2016 for being in unlawful possession of a narcotic drug and Psychotropic Substance and for smoking a narcotic drug respectively. The Police is tracing for other suspects, who are on the run but with knowledge about the network.
We want to remind the public that any mixture or drug without a prescription should be considered dangerous and must be avoided. We encourage those who still have the mixture to hand it over to the nearest police station and visit a registered medical facility for review.
We pledge to continue working with all stakeholders in the fields of Church Ministry, Health Care, Education and Research to address such concerns.
CP Fred Enanga
Press and Public Relations Officer
Uganda Police Force
29th July 2019.
