The Anambra State Police Command has recovered a stolen iPhone 16 Plus and arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Chidubem Anyigo, in connection with the alleged burglary of a Catholic priest’s residence in the state.
The arrest was made on October 30, 2026, by operatives attached to the Okpoko Police Division, working in collaboration with the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) at Relief Market, following credible intelligence.
According to the police, the suspect was arrested over the alleged burglary and theft of valuables belonging to a Reverend Father at St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
A statement issued on Monday, November 2, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that items recovered from the suspect included an iPhone 16 Plus and ₦150,070 in cash.
The police said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly burgled the parish house and stole the recovered items.
During interrogation, Anyigo reportedly made useful statements to assist investigators in their ongoing investigation.
The statement added that the victim had been contacted and had positively identified the recovered items as his property.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the police operatives and AVG personnel for their prompt response to intelligence and effective collaboration, which led to the arrest and recovery.
The police commissioner also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with community-based security groups and other stakeholders to combat crime, protect lives and property, and maintain public safety across Anambra State.
The police said efforts to tackle criminal activities in the state would continue through intelligence-led operations and collaboration with local security structures.
