The Osun State Police Command has disclosed that three suspects have been remanded in a correctional centre after being arraigned over the alleged diversion and sale of government-owned mosquito nets intended for free distribution under a public health intervention programme.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the case followed an investigation into reports of mosquito nets allegedly being sold instead of being distributed to beneficiaries.

Police identified the suspects as Rabbi Bennett, said to be a staff member of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) attached to Ife North Local Government Area in Ipetumodu; Opeyemi Ajibola, a commercial motorcycle rider; and Aminu Ibrahim.

The statement revealed that “the inquiry began after information reached the Command on June 9, 2026, concerning the suspected illegal disposal of government property meant for public use.”

The police alleged that “the suspects sold six bundles containing 300 mosquito nets on June 8, 2026, despite the items being designated for free distribution under a government health programme.”

The investigation was reportedly prompted by a disagreement between Bennett and Ajibola over the sharing of proceeds allegedly realised from the transaction, leading officers to uncover the alleged scheme.

Following their arrest, “the three suspects were taken into custody for questioning, during which they reportedly admitted their involvement in the alleged offence.”

The Command confirmed that the matter had been charged before a competent court and that the defendants had been remanded in a correctional facility pending the continuation of judicial proceedings.

Reaffirming its resolve to protect public assets, the police stated, “The Command reiterates its commitment to safeguarding public resources and ensuring that individuals entrusted with public welfare programmes are held accountable under the law.”

The statement added that investigations had been concluded and the case was now before the court for determination.

Unidentified gunmen on Tuesday attacked a mining site in Nyango, Gyel District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing three and injuring two others.

The attack reportedly took place at about 11:50 a.m. when the assailants invaded the mining site and opened fire on workers.

Reacting to the incident, the Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, expressed concern over the recurring insecurity in Gyel and surrounding communities.

BYM, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwong, said the latest attack was not the first violent incident recorded in the area.

According to the group, residents of Gyel and neighbouring communities in Bassa Local Government Area had repeatedly raised concerns over attacks and insecurity allegedly perpetrated by armed elements operating around the Gyero and Rafin Buna axis.

The group stated that the recurring attacks have resulted in loss of lives, displacement of residents and disruption of economic activities.

It urged security agencies and government authorities to urgently dismantle criminal hideouts, take decisive action to end the cycle of violence and restore lasting peace and security across affected communities.

A 23-year-old housewife has been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command for allegedly attacking her husband with a knife while he was asleep, leaving him with a deep cut to the neck.

The incident occurred in Katsina metropolis and was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu.

According to the statement, the victim, identified as Jamilu Ibrahim, reported the incident at the Central Market Police Division at about 9:00 a.m., alleging that his wife, Sadiya Lawal, attacked him at around 5:30 a.m. while he was asleep.

Police said the suspect allegedly attempted to slit her husband’s throat with a sharp knife during the attack.

The victim sustained a deep cut to his neck and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Authorities said he is responding to treatment.

Following the report, detectives from the command visited the scene, arrested the suspect, and recovered the knife believed to have been used in the alleged attack.

The police said Sadiya Lawal remains in custody while investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.