By Uzair Adam Imam
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has launched a discreet investigation into an alleged scam involving some individuals in the streets hawkers empowerment scheme of the state government.
The scheme, which was inaugurated last Wednesday, aimed to empower 465 street hawkers with N50,000 each.
However, viral videos showed some youths impersonating beneficiaries and collecting the money.
The commission’s chairman, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado, confirmed the investigation and assured that culprits would be brought to book.
He also appealed to the public for information to enhance the investigation, promising confidentiality.
The commission is also investigating other empowerment schemes and activities of the past and present administrations, including the suspended managing director of Abubakar Rimi Television, who is facing allegations of misappropriation of funds.
This investigation demonstrates the commission’s commitment to preventing fraud and ensuring that empowerment schemes reach their intended beneficiaries.