From The Nijasun News Desk
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspect, Chidubem Anyigo, and recovered a stolen iPhone 16 Plus and ₦150,070 allegedly taken from a Reverend Father’s residence in Obosi.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, November 2, 2026, saying the arrest followed credible intelligence and collaboration between police operatives and the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG).
According to the statement, operatives attached to Okpoko Police Division, working with AVG personnel at Relief Market, arrested Anyigo on October 30, 2026, in connection with a burglary at St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area.
Items recovered from the suspect include an iPhone 16 Plus and ₦150,070 in cash.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly burgled the parish house and stole the recovered valuables.
During interrogation, Anyigo reportedly made useful statements to assist the ongoing investigation, while the victim has been contacted and positively identified the recovered items.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the police operatives and AVG personnel for their prompt response to intelligence and effective collaboration that led to the arrest and recovery.
The CP reiterated the Command’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with community-based security groups and other stakeholders to combat crime, protect lives and property, and sustain public safety across the state.
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