DSS arrests public officials, others, over corruption related to Tinubu’s N5bn palliative to states

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday, September 5, said it has received reports from some state governments relating to the diversion or sale of palliatives meant for their citizens.

Consequently, the Nigerian secret police said it undertook investigations and 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 (NASEMA) 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.”

The DSS, therefore, called on members of the public who may have information relating to this emerging trend to report same to the relevant security agencies for necessary action.

In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu said governors and local government chairmen should be held responsible if the distribution of subsidy removal palliatives is poorly managed.