The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Chidubem Anyigo, over the alleged burglary of a Catholic parish house and theft of valuables belonging to a Reverend Father.
The suspect was arrested on October 30 at Relief Market by operatives attached to the Okpoko Police Division, working alongside members of the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG).
According to the police, the arrest followed intelligence gathering in connection with an alleged burglary at St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the items recovered from the suspect included an iPhone 16 Pro Max and cash amounting to ₦150,070.
He said preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly broke into the parish house and stole the items.
Ikenga added that the suspect reportedly made statements during interrogation that could assist the ongoing investigation, while the affected cleric had been contacted and identified the recovered property.
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the police operatives and members of the vigilante group for their collaboration, which led to the arrest and recovery of the items.
The police command reiterated its commitment to intelligence-led policing and partnerships with community security groups to tackle theft, burglary and other criminal activities across the state.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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