Former Kaduna Central senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the alleged diversion of bags of rice meant for the less privileged in Katsina state.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
As reported by The Guardian, on Wednesday, July 24, operatives of the Katsina State Command of the Department of the State Services (DSS), recovered 2,000 bags of rice out of the 20 trucks donated to the state by the federal government.
The recovered rice was allegedly diverted by some government officials, Daily Trust reported.
The bags of rice diverted by the officials were among the palliatives released by the federal government to cushion the economic hardship in the state.
Interestingly, the DSS officials in the state, who confirmed the development, however, declined further comments on the issue and pleaded anonymity.
Reacting, Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly, tackled the government officials.
In a post shared on his X page on Friday, July 26, Sani condemned the actions of the officials and warned that the government shouldn’t complain that people are causing trouble when they protest.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain tweeted:
“Katsina Government officials, why did you divert bags of Rice meant for the poor? If the people now protest you will say they are causing trouble.”
Katsina Government officials,why did you divert bags of Rice meant for the poor? If the people now protest you will say they are causing trouble.
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) July 26, 2024
