Five individuals, including three drivers and two storekeepers, have been arrested in Techiman for allegedly diverting food supplies intended for Kintampo and Jema Senior High Schools in the Bono East Region.
Briefing the media in Techiman on Monday, Bono East Regional Minister, Hon. Kwasi Adu-Gyan, disclosed that the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) intercepted a KIA Rhino truck with registration number AS 9584-14 on November 21, 2024.
The truck, driven by Kwabena Oppong, was caught offloading food items, including bags of rice, boxes of tin tomatoes, sardines, mackerel, and cocoa powder, into two tricycles at an unauthorized location.
The tricycles, with registration numbers M-19-BA 1659 and M-21-BT 5901, were driven by Kwame Joseph and Karim Mohammed.
According to the minister, the invoices issued for the delivery showed discrepancies in the quantities of items, indicating a deliberate attempt to divert supplies.
Hon. Adu-Gyan revealed that the implicated officers and storekeepers have been interdicted, and investigations are ongoing to uncover all individuals involved.
Meanwhile, the items have been released to the schools to ensure uninterrupted feeding for students.
The minister commended the security services for their vigilance and urged Ghanaians to report any suspicious activities, emphasizing the importance of protecting the Free SHS policy.
“If you see something, say something,” he stressed, highlighting the need to safeguard the future of Ghanaian children.
