DSS arrests officials diverting FG’s palliatives in Nasarawa

Men of the Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday, arrested some officials of the State Emergency Management Agency diverting palliatives meant for the citizens to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal.

According to a report, some of the suspects arrested at a famous market in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital, where the items were being resold, included officials of Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) and their accomplices

Peter Afunanya, the spokesperson of the DSS, while disclosing the development to reporters in Abuja, said that some of the diverted items were recovered from the suspects while calling on members of the public who may have information relating to the emerging trend to report the same to the relevant security agencies for necessary action, saying the culprits would be punished according to laws.

The spokesman said, “The Department of State Services (DSS) has received reports from some State Governments relating to diversifying or selling palliatives meant for their citizens.

“Consequently, the Service undertook investigations in that regard and has recovered some of the items and apprehended the suspects.”