…. Engages DSS,ICPC, Others to Investigate,Prosecute Fraudsters
The Federal Government said it has uncovered fraudulent activities in the administration of Covid-19 vaccine in the area of card distribution to people who were yet to be vaccinated.
To this end, the government has engaged the services of the Department of State Security Services ( DSS) , ICPC and other related law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute persons and their accomplices attempting to fraudulently acquire Covid-19 vaccination cards without getting vaccinated.
The government said it recently arrested and is prosecuting a staff of the FCT State Primary Healthcare Development Board who was involved in the criminal act.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Executive Director, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency,( NPHCDA), Dr Faisal Shuaib said the Presidential Steering ( PSC) was unhappy with the fraudulent attempts and has urged those involved to desist from the criminal act adding that possession of vaccination cards without receiving the vaccines is criminal and punishable by law.
He urged Nigerians to report any suspected cases of buying and selling of Covid-19 vaccination cards without receiving the vaccines to the nearest law enforcement agency or to the NPHCDA through its communication channels adding that the NPHCDA was closely working with NAFDAC to monitor and handle any adverse effects following immunization.
