In a bold step to deter palliative theft, the Department of State Services (DSS) has busted a syndicate in Nasarawa State responsible for the diversion and sale of the palliatives meant the poor in the state.
Among the 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.
DSS spokesman Peter Afunanya PhD, has on Monday in a statement that the Service received reports from some State Governments relating to diversion or sale of palliatives meant for their citizens.
Afunanya said, consequently, the Service undertook investigations in that regard and has recovered some of the items as well as apprehended the suspects.
The suspects have, however, been handed over for appropriate disciplinary measures.
DSS said similar operation is ongoing in other states, the Service has for instance,
The Service, enjoins the public the public who may have information relating to this emerging trend to report same to the relevant security agencies for necessary action.
