The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old man identified as Chidubem Anyigo over the alleged theft of valuables belonging to a Reverend Father in the state.
The suspect was arrested at Relief Market on October 30 by officers from the Okpoko Police Division, working alongside members of the Anambra Vigilante Group. The arrest followed intelligence gathered by security operatives as part of ongoing efforts to tackle burglary, stealing and other criminal activities across the state.
According to the police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly broke into St. Hilary Parish House in Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, within the Idemili North Local Government Area, and stole a mobile phone and cash.
The recovered items included an iPhone 16 Pro Max and ₦150,070 in cash. However, the suspect was initially reported to have been found with an iPhone 16 Plus. Ikenga disclosed that the suspect provided useful information during interrogation to assist the ongoing investigation. He added that the Reverend Father had been contacted and successfully identified the recovered belongings.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Ama, praised the police officers and vigilante operatives for their cooperation and swift response, which led to the arrest and recovery of the stolen property. The commissioner also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with community security groups and other stakeholders to prevent crime, protect lives and property, and maintain public safety across the state.
The news reports the arrest of a 24-year-old man suspected of breaking into a Catholic parish house and stealing a priest’s mobile phone and cash in Anambra State. The arrest followed a joint operation involving the police and local vigilante operatives, highlighting the role of community security cooperation in fighting crime.
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