DSS Arrests Nasarawa Officials, Traders For Diverting Palliatives
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- September 6, 2023 --
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– File photo of DSS operatives
By Bunmi Onakan
Personnels and their associates at Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency have been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly diverting palliatives intended for needy persons.
The suspects were suspected of selling the palliatives at Lafia’s contemporary market, among other places.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, the service recovered some of the goods after conducting an investigation.
Afunanya said that similar actions were taking place in other states of the federation.
The statement read, “The Department of State Services has received reports 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 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.”
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