By Jemilu Hassan
The chairman of the commission, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado, made this known in Kano on Tuesday.
“We have commenced an intensive investigation into the allegations regarding the multi-billion-naira drug supply to 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 said the commission is investigating the alleged diversion of palliatives by Mr Shehu Sagagi, the Chief of Staff to Governor Abba Yusuf, and the Governor had in a statement, denied knowledge of the said contract for the drugs supply. Shehu Sagagi, appealing to the public to provide reliable information that could assist in the ongoing investigations. The statement was jointly signed by the Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, and the Director General, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mr Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa.
The governor accordingly, directed the commission to immediately initiate investigation into the matter and report the outcome for necessary action.