The National Investigation Bureau (NIB) in the Bono East Region intercepted a Kia Rhino truck allegedly smuggling 56 bags of rice meant for schools under the Ghana School Feeding Programme. The rice, branded “Lucy,” was supposed to be delivered to Jema SHS and Kintampo SHS but was diverted and offloaded onto two tricycles (Aboboyaa) at Tuobodom.
The truck, with registration number AS 9584-14, was seized at Tuobodom in the Techiman North District, and the driver was arrested. Investigations revealed the items were initially picked up from Techiman Senior High School, a designated distribution point.
Currently, the impounded truck and tricycles remain in the custody of the Bono East Regional NIB Command in Techiman, as inquiries continue into the suspected diversion of resources intended for schoolchildren.
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