“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.
The police spokesman said mining equipment were recovered from the suspects.
As of Wednesday, cases had spread to at least six LGAs, including Minna, Bosso, Shiroro, Magama, Bisa, and Munya.
He said all suspects will be prosecuted accordingly immediately after the investigation.
The NEMA DG also alerted the governor to the 2024 seasonal climate prediction and urged preparedness.
Mr Bmitosahi gave assurance that the stakeholders would monitor the process to ensure that it was transparent.
“This is because the palliatives are enough to go round to everyone, as we purchased a large quantity of rice for distribution,” he said.
Mr Garba stated this while giving update on the current flood situation in the state.
Also fingered in the alleged deal and recommended for prosecution is the contracting firm, Dogara-ga-Allah Ventures.
Niger State citizens going on Hajj pilgrimage have been urged them to be law-abiding while in the holy land.
