Ebonyi governor orders arrest of six ministry of health staff over alleged theft of hospital materials

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of six workers at the state Ministry of Health for allegedly diverting materials intended for the State Ministry of Health.

During a project inspection, the Governor noticed a Toyota Dyana truck loading registers, books, and other materials from the ministry’s warehouse. Not satisfied with the initial explanations, he conducted further inquiries and uncovered that patient data registers, cards, and other documents were being loaded onto the vehicle without authorization. Further investigation showed that the materials had already been sold without government approval.

Addressing the situation at the scene, Governor Nwifuru condemned the act as sabotage against the government’s efforts to improve the health sector.

“You are selling government documents without approval on a Saturday afternoon. Our rural hospitals are requesting registers, data entry forms, and hospital cards. Unfortunately, the materials produced by the government are being sold illegally. This is pure sabotage of our efforts in the health sector and will not be tolerated.”he said

The suspects have been handed over to the police for further investigation.