The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has begun investigating an alleged drug purchase scam involving all 44 LGAs in the state.
Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, chairman of the commission, told NAN that the contract runs into billions of naira.
Rimin-Gado said the commission is also investigating claims of palliative diversion by Shehu Sagagi, chief of staff to Abba Yusuf, Kano’s governor.
“We have started a thorough investigation into the allegations surrounding the multi-billion naira drug supply to the 44 Local Government Areas,” he said.
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“Regardless of who is involved, we will get to the roots of the matter and prosecute those found guilty.
“We are on top of the situation, and everyone found wanting will be arrested and prosecuted.”
Rimin-Gado urged the public to provide reliable information that could assist the ongoing investigations.
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Meanwhile, the governor has denied any knowledge of the contract.
Yusuf, in a statement by Baba Halilu Dantiye, state’s commissioner for information, directed the commission to immediately investigate the matter and provide a report for necessary action.
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