The Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday, said it intercepted a suspected criminal syndicate in Nasarawa State responsible for the diversion and sale of the palliatives meant for the vulnerable.

DSS spokesman, Peter Afunanya, said in a statement that 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 secret police said the suspects have been handed over for appropriate disciplinary measures, and 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.