The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Chidubem Anyigo, over the alleged burglary of a Catholic parish house and theft of valuables belonging to a Reverend Father in 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 involved St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area.
Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday, describing it as part of the command’s efforts to tackle crime through intelligence-led policing and community security collaboration.
Ikenga said, “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 cash.
According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that Anyigo allegedly burgled the parish house and stole the recovered valuables.
The statement added that the suspect made statements during interrogation to assist the ongoing investigation.
It further stated, “The victim has also been contacted and has positively identified the recovered items.”
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the police operatives and members of the AVG for their response to the intelligence report and collaboration that led to the arrest and recovery.
Ama reiterated the command’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with community-based security groups and other stakeholders to combat crime, protect lives and property, and maintain public safety across the state.
The police said investigations into the incident were ongoing.
Ademide Adebayo
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