The police identified the suspect as Suleiman Mohammed of Kateren-Gwari, Minna, and Umar Sabo of Kontagora.
The exercise is scheduled to take place from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
“Many patients do not die because treatment is impossible. They die because diagnosis comes too late due to inability to pay for tests,” Mr Bagana said.
Niger government has reaffirmed its commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases as the state records 11 cases of Buruli ulcer.
As of Wednesday, cases had spread to at least six LGAs, including Minna, Bosso, Shiroro, Magama, Bisa, and Munya.
The commissioner said that the affected local government areas were Paiko, Gurara, Suleja, Bosso, and Katcha.
The NEMA DG also alerted the governor to the 2024 seasonal climate prediction and urged preparedness.
The 2021 forecast of NiMET predicts a normal to above-normal volume of rainfall across the country.
“Registration of birth has suffered setbacks.”
Thirteen local government areas in the state are said to be currently benefiting from the programme.
