Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Suspect Over Burglary at Anambra Catholic Parish, Recover iPhone 16 Plus, ₦150,000

By Praise Chinecherem

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Chidubem Anyigo, over the alleged burglary of a Catholic parish house in Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.

The suspect was reportedly arrested on October 30, 2026, at Relief Market by operatives of the Okpoko Police Division, working in collaboration with the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG), following credible intelligence.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the arrest was linked to the alleged burglary and theft of valuables belonging to a Catholic priest at St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi.

According to the police, items recovered from the suspect include an iPhone 16 Plus and cash amounting to ₦150,070.

Ikenga said, “Anambra State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat crime through intelligence-led policing and community security collaboration.”

He added that preliminary investigations indicated 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 statement added.

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the police operatives and members of the AVG for their prompt response to intelligence and effective collaboration, which led to the arrest and recovery.

The police commissioner reiterated the Command’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with community-based security structures and other stakeholders to combat crime and protect lives and property across the state.

The police said investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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