The Department of State Services (DSS) says its operatives
have arrested some suspects behind the diversion of palliatives meant for
“vulnerable” citizens in Nasarawa state.
The service said the suspects were arrested in various parts
of the state for selling the palliatives, noting that the items have been recovered
while an investigation is ongoing in other parts of the country.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Peter Afunanya, DSS
spokesperson, said the service carried out an investigation after receiving
reports from some state governments.
“Consequently, the Service undertook investigations in that
regard and has recovered some of the items as well as apprehended the
suspects,” the statement reads.
Afunanya said the service intercepted a “suspected criminal
syndicate” in Nasarawa for allegedly diverting and selling palliatives meant
for the vulnerable residents in the state.
He said the suspects arrested were officials of Nasarawa
State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) and their accomplices in the
marketplaces, including Modern Market Lafia, where the items were being resold.
The DSS spokesperson said the suspects have been handed over
to the appropriate body for disciplinary action.
Following the removal of the petrol subsidy, the federal and
state governments have rolled out palliatives to cushion the hardship on
Nigerians.
The measures include providing financial support and food
items to low-income households and increasing the availability of public
transportation for workers.
However, there have been concerns about the possible
diversion of the palliatives away from the target population.
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Can you imagine how some people are heartless to the extent of diverting what belong to poor Masses.
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