The police in Anambra State have arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly breaking into a Catholic parish house and stealing valuables, including a mobile phone and cash.
The suspect, identified as Chidubem Anyigo, was apprehended on October 30 at Relief Market by officers from the Okpoko Police Division working alongside members of the Anambra Vigilante Group.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Monday, saying it followed intelligence gathering.
According to the police, the burglary occurred at St. Hilary Parish House in Awada, Obosi, within Idemili North Local Government Area.
The police said the suspect was found with an iPhone 16 Pro Max and ₦150,070 in cash, believed to have been stolen from the residence.
Ikenga stated that the suspect had provided information during questioning to assist investigators. He added that the priest had been contacted and identified the recovered belongings.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, praised the officers and vigilante operatives for their cooperation, which led to the arrest and recovery of the items.
He also assured residents that the command would continue working with local security groups and other stakeholders to strengthen security and tackle criminal activities across the state.
