Shallop Debunks ‘CAT Scan’ Claim!
One of Sierra Leone’s biggest business tycoons, Jamal Shallop, authoritatively debunked rumours concerning allegation that he converted money meant for the purchase of a ‘CAT scan’ machine.
At his Hill Station Country Lodge office, Jamal Shallop, told our reporter that government contracted him to cause the purchase of a CAT scan machine for use at Connaught Hospital.
He disclosed how he had supplied the machine two or more years ago.
“Look Samura, as a credible businessman, I am bound by credibility and honesty. I have supplied the CAT scan machine long ago. I advise you go down to Connaught Hospital and confirm it yourself,” he said, “don’t mind them; all who says negative things about me don’t have Sierra Leone at heart.” (Photo: A typical CAT scan machine)
He further disclosed how, as a businessman, he wants to Sierra Leoneans live in good health.
That he has manifested it time and again. He noted however that as a businessman he has been doing his best to provide a quick and better supply service to government and institutions.
Visit made to Connaught Hospital brings to confirmation, Shallop’s absolute debunking of rumours that he never made available any ‘CAT scan’ machine for use at the said hospital.
Although this press was denied access to taking picture of the CAT scan machine, a cglance of it was made.
It was told to this press that Jamal Shallop, during periods of SLPP governance, was contracted to secure a ‘CAT scan’ machine for the ministry of health, but converted money to his use or benefit.
Investigations so far conducted reveal how the ‘CAT scan’ machine was long ago supplied by Shallop to officials of Connaught Hospital.
More details to follow.
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