DSS arrests Nasarawa officials, traders for diversion of palliatives

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested some officials of the Nasarawa State Emergency Agency (NASEMA) and other individuals over the diversion and sale of palliatives meant for vulnerable people in the state.

The Federal Government had last month approved the release of N5 billion each to the 36 states for the purchase of food items and others for vulnerable Nigerians following the removal of fuel subsidy in the country.

The DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.