The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Chidubem Anyigo, over the alleged theft of an iPhone 16 Pro Max and other valuables belonging to a Catholic priest.
The suspect was arrested on October 30 at Relief Market in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area, following intelligence gathered by police operatives.
The police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that officers from the Okpoko Police Division carried out the arrest in collaboration with members of the Anambra Vigilante Group.
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According to the police, the suspect allegedly burgled St Hilary Parish House in Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, where he stole the items.
Items recovered from him included an iPhone 16 Pro Max and ₦150,070 in cash.
Ikenga said preliminary investigations linked the suspect to the burglary, adding that he made useful statements during interrogation to assist the ongoing investigation.
He also confirmed that the priest had been contacted and identified the recovered items as his property.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Nnanna Ama, praised the police officers and vigilante operatives for their cooperation, which led to the arrest and recovery of the stolen valuables.
The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to working with community security groups to prevent crime and protect lives and property across Anambra State.
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