The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Chidubem Anyigo, over the alleged burglary and theft of valuables, including an iPhone 16 Pro Max belonging to a Catholic priest in the state.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended at Relief Market in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area, following intelligence gathered by security operatives.
The arrest was carried out by officers attached to the Okpoko Police Division in collaboration with members of the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) on October 30.
The development forms part of the police command’s ongoing efforts to tackle theft, burglary and other criminal activities through intelligence-driven operations and partnerships with local security organisations.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the arrest followed credible intelligence and cooperation between the police and the vigilante group.
According to Ikenga, the operatives recovered an iPhone 16 Pro Max and cash totalling ₦150,070 from the suspect. Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that the suspect allegedly broke into a parish house and carted away the valuables.
The statement read, “The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old suspect, Chidubem Anyigo, in connection with the burglary and theft of valuables belonging to a Reverend Father at St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
“Items recovered from the suspect include an iPhone 16 Pro Max and a cash sum of ₦150,070. Preliminary investigations indicate 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.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Ama, praised the police officers and AVG operatives for their swift response to the intelligence report, which resulted in the suspect’s arrest and the recovery of the stolen property.
Ama reaffirmed the command’s determination to strengthen cooperation with community-based security groups and other stakeholders to curb criminal activities, safeguard lives and property, and improve security across the state.
