The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Chidubem Anyigo, over the alleged housebreaking of a Catholic parish home and theft of valuables belonging to a (*16*) Father within the state.
The suspect was arrested on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Relief Market by operatives of the Okpoko Police Division, working with the Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG), following intelligence gathering. The incident concerned St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area.
Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the arrest in a press release issued on Sunday, describing it as a part of the command’s efforts to sort out crime by way of intelligence-led policing and neighborhood safety collaboration.
Ikenga stated, “Anambra State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to combat crime through intelligence-led policing and community security collaboration.”
Items recovered from the suspect included an iPhone 16 Plus and ₦150,070 in money.
According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that Anyigo allegedly burgled the parish home and stole the recovered valuables.
The assertion added that the suspect made statements throughout interrogation to help the continuing investigation.
It additional acknowledged, “The victim has also been contacted and has positively identified the recovered items.”
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, recommended the police operatives and members of the AVG for his or her response to the intelligence report and collaboration that led to the arrest and restoration.
Ama reiterated the command’s dedication to strengthening partnerships with community-based safety teams and different stakeholders to fight crime, shield lives and property, and keep public security throughout the state.
The police stated investigations into the incident had been ongoing.
Ademide Adebayo
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