Posted by Chinenye on Mon 02nd Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Anambra after allegedly stealing from a priest's house.
(The suspect and recovered items. Photo Credit: Police)
Police in Anambra have caught one Chidubem Anyigo, 24 year old after he broke into a church and stealing from a priest.
Officers caught him at Relief Market on October 30.
He is accused of breaking into the parish house of St Hilary in Owelle Aja, Awada, in Obosi.
According to the police, he took valuables that belonged to a Reverend Father.
Officers acted on local intelligence and worked with members of the Anambra Vigilante Group to make the arrest.
Items recovered includes iPhone and N150,070 naira in cash from him.
The priest has confirmed the items are his.
Police say the suspect gave useful information during questioning, and the investigation is still going on.
The police commissioner, CP Nnanna Ama, praised the officers and vigilante group for their quick action.
He said the command will keep working with community security groups to fight crime.