The Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Fee (PCACC) has uncovered a warehouse allegedly repackaging 16,800 baggage of rice palliatives meant for federal authorities distribution, reportedly on the market within the open market.
The rice, marked ‘Not for Sale’ and bearing the picture of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was believed to have been distributed as a part of final 12 months’s Ramadan palliative initiative.3The warehouse, located alongside the Hotoro Ring Highway close to Farin Masallaci, reportedly contained 28 vans loaded with baggage of rice.
Throughout the operation, PCACC Chairman Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado acknowledged, “That is in respect of an investigation into allegations that some people are exploiting authorities intervention by rebagging rice meant for palliatives. They’re rebagging and repackaging rice supposed for public distribution.
“It is a clear type of corruption, and contemplating the hardship we’re experiencing within the nation, someone has the effrontery to return right here and begin repackaging it. Take a look at it—they’re within the course of. We’ve got seen it, and we’re taking applicable measures now.
“An investigation will probably be carried out totally and with all vigor to uncover everybody concerned. To this point, we now have made one arrest, and we’ll be sure that all these accountable are recognized. We’ll take all authorized actions to place an finish to such actions.
“There are 28 vans right here, and for those who multiply that by 600 baggage per truck, the precise amount is important. A bag at the moment prices N82,000, amounting to about N1.3 billion.”
