The Department of State Services on Tuesday said it has intercepted a suspected criminal syndicate in Nasarawa State responsible for the diversion and sale of palliatives meant for the vulnerable in the state.
DSS, in a statement by Peter Afunanya, Public Relations Officer said 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” Afunanya said.
The DSS added that the action followed reports from some State governments relating to diversion and 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”.
The Service, therefore, called on members of the public who may have information relating to the emerging trend to report same to the relevant security agencies for necessary action.
