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The Anambra State Police Command has recovered a stolen iPhone 16 Plus belonging to a Reverend Father and arrested a 24-year-old suspect, Chidubem Anyigo, in Okpoko area of the state.
Command spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed that the arrest was in connection with the burglary and theft of valuables at St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area.
In a Sunday statement, Ikenga said police operatives attached to Okpoko Police Division, in collaboration with operatives of the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG) at Relief Market, arrested Anyigo on Friday, October 30, following credible intelligence.
Items recovered from the suspect include an iPhone 16 Plus and cash sum of N150,070.
According to Ikenga, preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect allegedly burgled the parish house and stole the items.
He added that during interrogation, the suspect made useful statements to assist the ongoing investigation.
The police spokesman further disclosed that the victim has been contacted and has positively identified the recovered items.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the operatives of the police and AVG for their prompt response and effective collaboration which led to the arrest and recovery.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with community-based security structures to combat crime and protect lives and property across the state.
