The Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed reports from some State Governments on diversion or sale of palliatives meant for their citizens.
The DSS in a statement endorsed by Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer, said the Service undertook investigations in that regard and had recovered some of the items as well as apprehended the suspects.
The statement said, while this operation is ongoing in other states, the Service had 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 Service, therefore, calls on members of the public who may have information relating to this emerging trend to report same to the relevant security agencies for necessary action,” the statement read in part.
