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.

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.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, has arrested several suspected cable vandals and other criminal suspects in separate operations across the state.

The suspects were paraded on Monday at the command headquarters located on Awolowo Road, Alausa, Ikeja.

According to the command, the arrests were made through intelligence-driven operations and sustained collaboration with local communities as well as private security organisations.

Speaking during the parade, the command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, disclosed that two suspects were apprehended on Saturday while allegedly vandalising armoured cables valued at millions of naira in the Okun Ajah area of Lagos.

Abolurin explained that the suspects were arrested following intelligence provided by residents of the community.

He added that Proton Security Limited alerted the NSCDC, prompting operatives of the command to swiftly mobilise to the scene.

According to him, two additional suspects linked to the vandalism operation escaped and are currently being tracked by security operatives.

“The two suspects who are at large can only run, but they cannot hide forever,” he said.

The NSCDC spokesman stressed that collaboration with local communities has continued to play a major role in combating infrastructure vandalism and related crimes.

“We got these arrests through intelligence gathering and consistent community engagement,” Abolurin stated.

He noted that the command had continued to strengthen partnerships with traditional rulers, youth organisations, market associations and private security firms across Lagos State.

Abolurin further disclosed that another suspect was arrested in connection with transformer cable vandalism in the Shogunle area of Oshodi on Friday.

He said investigations into the incident were ongoing.

The spokesman also revealed that operatives arrested suspects accused of stealing eight lithium batteries from Orchid Road in Lekki on June 15.

According to him, the suspects were apprehended at about 4:00 p.m. during ongoing investigations into the theft.

“We will ensure due diligence for prosecution and possible conviction through the court,” he said.

Abolurin added that several previous cases involving cable vandalism were already before the courts, including that of a 44-year-old suspect currently facing prosecution.

The NSCDC official also disclosed that operatives of the command apprehended two deserters from the Togolese Army, adding that they would be transferred to the appropriate authorities for further investigations.

He urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with credible intelligence, stressing that public cooperation remains essential in safeguarding critical national infrastructure.

Abolurin reaffirmed the commitment of the NSCDC to combating vandalism, infrastructure theft and other forms of economic sabotage across Lagos State.