Three remanded for stealing, selling Osun free treated nets

The Osun State Police Command has arraigned three individuals accused of stealing and selling 300 insecticide-treated mosquito nets designated for free distribution to residents. The suspects, Rabbi Bennett, Opeyemi Ajibola, and Aminu Ibrahim, have been remanded in a correctional center pending further judicial proceedings.

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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.

According to a statement by the command's Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, the investigation began on June 9, 2026, following information about the illegal sale of government-owned mosquito nets. Preliminary findings suggest that Rabbi Bennett, a staff member of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) attached to Ife North Local Government Area, was involved in a dispute with Opeyemi Ajibola, an Okada rider, over the proceeds from the unlawful sale.

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The suspects, in collaboration with one Aminu Ibrahim (M), allegedly sold six (6) bundles containing three hundred (300) pieces of mosquito nets on 8th June, 2026.

Further investigation established that the suspects, in collaboration with Aminu Ibrahim, allegedly sold six bundles containing 300 mosquito nets on June 8, 2026. These nets were part of a government health intervention program meant for free distribution. The police have arrested the suspects, who reportedly confessed to their involvement. The command has pledged to ensure accountability for individuals entrusted with public welfare programs.

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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.