Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Burglary of Catholic Priest’s Residence in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Chidubem Anyigo, over the alleged burglary of a Catholic priest’s residence in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area.

The suspect was arrested on October 30 at Relief Market by operatives of the Okpoko Police Division, working alongside members of the Anambra Vigilante Group, following intelligence reports.

Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the burglary occurred at St. Hilary Parish House in Awada, where valuables belonging to a Reverend Father were reportedly stolen.

Items recovered from the suspect included an iPhone 16 Plus and cash amounting to ₦150,070, according to the police.

Ikenga said the victim had been contacted and positively identified the recovered items as his property.

The Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama, commended the police officers and vigilante operatives for their collaboration, which led to the arrest and recovery of the suspected stolen property.

The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the burglary and determine whether other individuals were involved.

The alleged offence remains subject to investigation, and the suspect has not been convicted by a court.