LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Department of State Services has arrested some officials of the Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) and their accomplices for allegedly diverting palliatives meant for “vulnerable citizens.”
Some of the suspects were apprehended alongside their accomplices at a popular market in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital where the items were being resold.
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Spokesman of DSS, Peter Afunanya, who made the disclosure to journalists said“The Department of State Services has received reports from some State Governments relating to the 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.”
Afunanya 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, saying the culprits would be punished according to laws.