The Osun State Police Command on Tuesday said it had arraigned three suspects before a court for allegedly stealing and selling 300 insecticide-treated nets meant to be distributed free of charge to residents.
The suspects were identified as Rabbi Bennett, Opeyemi Ajibola and Aminu Ibrahim in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, obtained by PUNCH Online in Osogbo.
The command’s spokesperson also said the trio had been remanded in a correctional centre after being arraigned.
Giving details of the offences, Ojelabi stated that on 9th June, 2026, information was received regarding an incident involving the alleged illegal sale of government-owned mosquito nets meant for public distribution.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that one Rabbi Bennett ‘F’, a native of Delta State and a staff member of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) attached to Ife North Local Government Area, Ipetumodu, reportedly engaged in a dispute with one Opeyemi Ajibola (M), an Okada rider of Ayetoro Street, Ipetumodu, over proceeds realised from the unlawful sale of mosquito nets,” the statement partly read. Related News Court fixes July 7 for hearing in PDP, INEC suit 2026: Osun deserves better governance — APGA candidate Diri dethrones Bayelsa traditional ruler over insecurity
