Police nab 24-year-old for stealing priest's phone in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man named Chidubem Anyigo. He is accused of stealing an iPhone 16 Pro Max from a reverend father in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state.

This arrest is part of the police's ongoing focus on smart policing. They are working with local security groups to fight burglary, theft, and other crimes in the area.

The police have been using local information and working with groups like the Anambra Vigilante Group. This helps them find suspects, recover stolen items, and improve community security.

On October 30, police officers from the Okpoko Police Division, along with Anambra Vigilante Group members, arrested Anyigo at Relief Market. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesman, said the arrest followed good intelligence work.

Ikenga explained that this arrest is part of their efforts to reduce crime through smart policing and teamwork with community security groups. They found an iPhone 16 Pro Max and cash amounting to N150,070 with Anyigo. Early investigations show he broke into a parish house and stole these items.

The statement said, "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, and the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State."

It continued, "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 questioning, Anyigo gave helpful information for the ongoing investigation. The victim has been contacted and has confirmed that the items belong to him.

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Nnanna Ama, praised the police and AVG for their quick response to the information they received. He said this teamwork led to the arrest and the recovery of the stolen items.

The CP also emphasized the police's commitment to working with community security groups and other partners to fight crime, protect people and property, and maintain safety in the state.