Fidelia Soriwei, Abuja
A 24-year-old man, Chidubem Anyigo, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command over the alleged burglary of a parish house and theft of valuables belonging to a Reverend Father.
The suspect was apprehended at Relief Market on October 30 by operatives attached to the Okpoko Police Division, working alongside members of the Anambra Vigilante Group.
The arrest followed intelligence gathering as part of ongoing efforts by the police to tackle burglary, theft and other criminal activities across Anambra State.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday, identifying the affected property as St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area.
According to the statement, the suspect allegedly broke into the cleric’s residence and stole valuable items, including an iPhone 16 Pro Max and cash.
Ikenga said, “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 made useful statements to assist the ongoing investigation. The victim has also been contacted and has positively identified the recovered items.”
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Ama, commended the police operatives and vigilante members for their cooperation, which led to the suspect’s arrest and recovery of the stolen property.
Ama reaffirmed the command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and stronger partnerships with community-based security groups to combat crime, protect lives and property, and improve public safety across the state.
