Police arrest 19-year-old in Anambra for stolen phone

The Anambra State Police has arrested a 19-year-old named Mustapha Sani. He is accused of stealing an Infinix Android phone in Adamawa State.

The arrest happened on October 19, 2026. Officers from the State Intelligence Department in Awka made the arrest after following leads from their investigations.

In a statement on Thursday, the police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said early findings showed that the suspect took mobile phones from unsuspecting victims in Adamawa. He then fled to Anambra.

The statement said, “The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect, Mustapha Sani, and the recovery of an Infinix Android phone allegedly stolen in Adamawa State.

“The arrest was made on 19th October 2026 by operatives of the State Intelligence Department, Awka, following intelligence-led policing and proactive efforts to track down the suspect.

“Preliminary information indicates that the suspect allegedly dispossessed unsuspecting victims of their mobile phones in Adamawa State before fleeing to Anambra State, where the stolen devices were reportedly intended for sale or use.

“The recovered phone is currently being investigated to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged offence. The Command has commenced further investigations to determine the suspect’s involvement and facilitate the return of the recovered phone to its rightful owner.”

The police said they are still investigating to find out more about the crime and the suspect’s role in it.

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Ama, said the command is serious about fighting crime. He wants to recover stolen property and make sure that suspects face justice.

He assured both residents and visitors that the police will keep up their intelligence-led operations. They aim to protect lives and property, improve public safety, and maintain order in the state.