1200 Bags Of Stolen Rice Retrieved By DSS In Katsina

1200 Bags Of Stolen Rice Retrieved By DSS In Katsina

On Monday, the Department of State Services (DSS) announced the arrest of individuals involved in the diversion of 1,200 bags of rice intended for Katsina State. The DSS also reported the seizure of at least 48 bags of rice kits diverted by these criminals…….. CONTINUE READING 

DSS spokesperson Dr. Peter Afunanya provided these details during a press briefing. Additionally, the DSS has made substantial arrests in July, targeting suspects involved in oil theft, kidnapping, burglary, cultism, terrorism, and insurgency. They have also apprehended key figures in terrorism, including logistic facilitators, arms dealers, and those involved in producing improvised explosive devices.

The agency’s operations have led to the seizure of various weapons, such as semi-automatic double barrel guns, cartridges, pump-action rifles, locally-made pistols, IED initiators, AK47 rifles, magazines, and batteries.

In related news, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has criticized the Federal Government for the ongoing hardships in the country. He made this statement as hunger protests took place in Edo State, with demonstrators holding a church service on the street.

Governor Obaseki stated that his administration has implemented several initiatives to alleviate the suffering of Edo residents, which he attributes to the Federal Government’s policies. These initiatives include increasing the minimum wage to ₦70,000, introducing a free transport scheme, expanding free Wi-Fi in public areas, and starting a state-wide feeding program in partnership with religious institutions.

He emphasized, “The protest reflects the severe living conditions faced by Nigerians in the past year due to Federal Government policies, which have led to skyrocketing food prices, high transportation costs, inflation, and financial strain on small businesses. In Edo State, we have taken various measures to support our people through these challenging times, despite the broader national difficulties.

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