The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended suspected members of a syndicate responsible for the diversion and sale of the palliatives meant for the vulnerable in Nasarawa State.
Confirming this in a statement, the DSS spokesman, Dr Peter Afunanya, said that the suspects were nabbed after investigations into the reports received from some state governments relating to diversion or sale of palliatives meant for their citizens.
“Consequently, the Service undertook investigations in that regard and has recovered some of the items as well as apprehended the suspects.
“While this operation is ongoing in other states, the Service has for instance, intercepted a suspected criminal syndicate in Nasarawa State responsible for the diversion and sale of the palliatives meant for the vulnerable in the place.
“Among those suspects are officials of Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) and their accomplices in the markets, notably Modern Market Lafia, where the items were being resold.
“The suspects have, however, been handed over for appropriate disciplinary measures,” the PRO stated.
The DSS called on members of the public who might have information relating to the emerging trend to report to the relevant security agencies for necessary action.
