{
  "id": 5064800,
  "title": "Police Arrest Man With 1,500 Sachets of RUTF in Katsina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/police-arrest-man-with-1-500-sachets-of-rutf-in-katsina",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T09:57:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/02/police-arrest-man-with-1500-sachets-of-rutf-in-katsina/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Katsina State, Nigeria, police have apprehended a man accused of orchestrating a scheme to divert 1,500 sachets of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). The arrest took place on August 26, 2026, when Batagarawa Division surveillance officers intercepted the sacks, sealed in three bundles, following intelligence reports. The Katsina State Police Command revealed that the RUTF was intended for free distribution at public healthcare centers to combat malnutrition among children. Command spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, stated that the suspect, Muhammad Aliyu, confessed to procuring the RUTF from a clinic employee, Zaharaddini Musa, who remains at large. Aliyu emphasized that the suspect is currently in custody and is cooperating with authorities to locate his alleged accomplice and expose the broader network behind the diversion of humanitarian supplies. He cautioned against unauthorized possession, sale, or diversion of RUTF, stressing that the specialized nutritional product is exclusively for malnourished children and is distributed free of charge under medical supervision. Commissioner of Police Ali Umar Fage has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the case and will ensure the suspect and any culpable parties face legal action post-investigation. The police urge the public to report any suspicious activities related to the diversion of government aid and medical supplies to their nearest police station for immediate action.",
  "summary": "Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Police Command has arrested one Muhammad Aliyu, over alleged criminal conspiracy and diversion of 1,500 sachets of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). The RUTF,",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}