The Zamfara Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted 75 drums of calcium chlorite, a water treatment chemical believed to have been diverted from the state Water Board.
Calcium chloride is used to remove undesired impurities in water.
The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Muhammed Muazu, said the 75 drums were being diverted to Kano when it was intercepted.
According to Muazu, preliminary investigation indicates that the chemicals belong to the Zamfara Water Board.
He added that the truck driver conveying the chemicals had told investigators that a director in the water board paid him to move the chemicals to Kano.
Muazu assured that a full investigation will be conducted to bring those involved to book