The Department Of State Services (DSS) has arrested some suspects in connection with the diversion of the 5B Tinubu's palliative meant for the citizens to alleviate the suffering caused by the fuel subsidy removal. The DSS said it acted based on the reports from some States Governments decrying the diversion, and embezzlement of the palliatives.
This was revealed in a statement issued by the DSS Spokesperson, Dr. Peter Afunanya.
The Statement reads, “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.”