Three (3) suspects have been brought before a court for allegedly stealing and selling 300 insecticide-treated nets meant to be distributed free of charge to residents by the Osun State Police Command in Osun State.
in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, The suspects were identified as Rabbi Bennett, Opeyemi Ajibola and Aminu Ibrahim.
“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 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 mosquito nets were originally meant to be distributed free of charge to members of the public as directed under the government health intervention programme.
“Following the incident, the three suspects were arrested and taken into custody for interrogation. During the investigation, they reportedly confessed to their involvement in the alleged offence.
“The case has since been charged to court, and all suspects have been remanded at the Correctional Centre pending further judicial proceedings.”