Two police officers in Kapelebyong have been admitted to the hospital following a food poisoning.
The two ASTU officers, Ebenu Patrick and Achan Beatrice yesterday bought sim sim paste from Kapelebyong trading centre, and later ate it with bean sauce.
Hours later they both developed stomach pain and were rushed to Kapelebyong Health Centre IV.
Police say they have retrieved the suspected food samples for analysis.
Mike Longole Karamoja Police Spokesperson told media that, they will subject the food consumed by the two personnel for analysis with the hope of ruling out the possibility of poisoning noting that this will guide our next course to action.
He also said that they have warned officers against buying food items from untrusted sources.
Police say the victims are currently recovering from the poisoning and are in stable condition.
SP Oscar Gregg Ageca the Police Spokesperson for East Kyoga Police where Kapelebyong District belongs also confirmed the incident on phone.
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