By Milcah Tanimu
The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken into custody several individuals, including officials from the Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency, over allegations of misappropriating relief supplies that were originally intended for the most vulnerable members of the community.
According to a statement released on Tuesday by Peter Afunanya, the spokesperson for the DSS, a thorough investigation into the matter led to the recovery of some of the misused relief items. Furthermore, the DSS disclosed that similar operations were ongoing in various states across the country.
“In response to these allegations, the Department of State Services initiated an inquiry and successfully retrieved some of the relief supplies. Additionally, several suspects have been apprehended,” stated Afunanya.
He also revealed that one such criminal network in Nasarawa State had been intercepted. This network was responsible for diverting and subsequently selling the relief supplies that were intended to assist the vulnerable population.
The individuals taken into custody include officials from the Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency, as well as their associates from various markets, with a notable focus on the Modern Market in Lafia, where the relief items were being unlawfully resold. The suspects have now been handed over for appropriate legal action and disciplinary measures.
