August 20, (THEWILL) – The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission has launched an investigation into the alleged contract scam for the purchase of drugs for the 44 local government areas in the state.
The Chairman of the Commission, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, disclosed this to newsmen in Kano on Tuesday.
“We have commenced an intensive investigation into the allegations regarding the multi-billion naira drug supply to the 44 local government areas.
“Regardless of who is involved, we will get to the roots of the matter and prosecute those found guilty,” Rimin-Gado said.
He also revealed that the commission is investigating the alleged diversion of palliatives by the Chief of Staff to Governor Abba Yusuf, Shehu Sagagi.
“We are on top of the situation and anyone found wanting will be arrested and prosecuted,” he said.
The Chairman appealed to the public to provide reliable information that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
Recall that Governor Yusuf had in a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, and his Director General on Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, denied knowledge of the contract for the drugs supply.
The Governor, therefore, directed the state anti-corruption commission to immediately investigate the allegation and report the outcome for necessary action.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
