Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat crime through intelligence-led policing and community security collaboration, following the recovery of a stolen iPhone 16 Plus and the arrest of a 24-year-old suspect, Chidubem Anyigo, in Okpoko. This was contained in a statement signed by SP. Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka.
The statement reads: “Police operatives attached to Okpoko Police Division, in collaboration with operatives of the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) at Relief Market, acting on credible intelligence, arrested the suspect on 30th October 2026 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 Plus and a cash sum of ₦150,070 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand, Seventy Naira Only). 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 Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, commends the operatives of the Police and AVG for their prompt response to credible intelligence and effective collaboration, which led to the arrest and recovery.
“The CP reiterates the Command’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with community-based security structures and other stakeholders in the collective effort to combat crime, protect lives and property, and sustain public safety across the State,” it also added.
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