The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Chidubem Anyigo, and recovered a stolen iPhone 16 Plus and ₦150,070 allegedly taken from a Reverend Father’s residence in Awada, Obosi.
The arrest was made on October 30, 2026, by operatives of the Okpoko Police Division, working in collaboration with members of the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) at Relief Market, Okpoko, following intelligence received by the security operatives.
According to a statement issued on Monday, November 2, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect was arrested in connection with a burglary at St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area.
The police said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly broke into the parish residence and stole valuables, including the recovered iPhone 16 Plus and cash amounting to ₦150,070.
During interrogation, Anyigo reportedly made statements considered useful to the ongoing investigation. The police also confirmed that the Reverend Father had been contacted and positively identified the recovered items.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the police operatives and AVG members for their prompt response to intelligence and cooperation in securing the arrest and recovery of the stolen property.
The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to working with community-based security groups and other stakeholders to prevent crime, protect lives and property, and improve public safety across Anambra State.
The police said investigations into the incident are ongoing.
