N347m Drug Scandal: Kwankwaso’s Nephew, Four Others Arrested

Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has apprehended five individuals, including high-ranking officials, in connection with a massive drugs supply scam.

The accused face allegations of conspiring to award a contract to Novomed Pharmaceuticals, in brazen violation of public procurement laws.

The suspects include Alhaji Mohammed Kabara, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Alhaji Abdullahi Bashir, Chairman of the Association for Local Governments of Nigeria and Tauroni Local Government Area.

Also implicated is Garba Kwankwaso, Managing Director of Novomed Pharmaceuticals and nephew of NNPP National Leader Rabiu Kwankwaso.

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According to Kabiru Kabiru, Public Relations Officer of the commission, preliminary investigations revealed a shocking pattern of deceit.

Each of the 38 Local Government Areas (LGAs) paid N9.150 million to Novomed for drugs that were never delivered. The total amount stolen is staggering, with 38 councils losing millions to the scam.

The commission is working tirelessly to unravel the full extent of the scam and bring those responsible to justice.

The suspects are cooperating with the investigation team and are currently in custody. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: those who exploit their power for personal gain will be held accountable.

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