ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST 24-YEAR-OLD OVER ALLEGED BURGLARY, THEFT OF PRIEST’S PHONE
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Chidubem Anyigo, over the alleged burglary of a parish house and theft of valuables belonging to a Reverend Father in the state.
The suspect was arrested by operatives attached to the Okpoko Police Division, in collaboration with members of the Anambra Vigilante Group, at Relief Market on October 30.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the arrest followed credible intelligence gathering.
According to Ikenga, the incident involved the burglary of St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, in the Obosi area of Idemili North Local Government Area.
He said items recovered from the suspect included an iPhone 16 Pro Max and cash amounting to ₦150,070.
The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspect, Chidubem Anyigo, in connection with the burglary and theft of valuables belonging to a Reverend Father at St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
“Items recovered from the suspect include an iPhone 16 Pro Max and a cash sum of ₦150,070. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly burgled the parish house and stole the recovered items.
“During interrogation, he reportedly made useful statements to assist the ongoing investigation. The victim has also been contacted and has positively identified the recovered items.”
The command said the arrest formed part of its efforts to tackle burglary, theft and other crimes through intelligence-led policing and collaboration with community-based security groups.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, commended the police operatives and members of the vigilante group for their prompt response to intelligence and effective collaboration.
Ama reiterated the command’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with community-based security structures and other stakeholders to combat crime, protect lives and property, and sustain public safety across the state.
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