Anambra Police don arrest one 24-year-old man, Chidubem Anyigo, over alleged burglary and theft of valuables wey belong to one Reverend Father for Anambra State. The matter don raise serious questions about security for religious houses, especially as police recover one expensive iPhone and ₦150,070 cash during the operation. Wetin suppose be place of prayer allegedly turn to place of missing property, but the suspect’s journey no end for market as security operatives reportedly track am down.
PARISH HOUSE BURGLARY: POLICE RECOVER IPHONE AND CASH
According to information wey Anambra State Police Command release, operatives of Okpoko Police Division, together with members of Anambra Vigilante Group (AVG), arrest the suspect on October 30, 2026, for Relief Market, following intelligence gathering. Police identify the suspect as Chidubem Anyigo, 24, over alleged burglary and theft of valuables from St. Hilary Parish House, Owelle-Aja, Awada, Obosi, inside Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, explain say preliminary investigation show say the suspect allegedly enter the parish house unlawfully and carry some valuable property comot. Among the items wey security operatives recover na one iPhone and ₦150,070 cash. Police also say the suspect provide useful information during interrogation, while the Reverend Father wey own the recovered property don identify am. For this matter, the phone don reportedly return to the rightful owner, while the police investigation continue. E be like say the missing phone don finally find its way home, but the circumstances surrounding the alleged burglary still need proper investigation.
ANAMBRA POLICE AND COMMUNITY SECURITY: WHY LOCAL INTELLIGENCE MATTERS
The arrest also highlight the importance of cooperation between conventional police officers and community-based security organisations. According to the police account, the intelligence wey security operatives receive help dem locate and arrest the suspect for Relief Market. The Anambra Vigilante Group collaboration show how local knowledge and timely information fit support police operations, especially when security agencies dey investigate burglary, stealing and other crimes across communities. However, such partnerships need proper supervision, respect for human rights and adherence to the law to ensure say people no suffer unlawful arrest or punishment.
The Commissioner of Police for Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, commend the police operatives and vigilante members for their quick response and cooperation. E also reaffirm the command’s commitment to strengthening partnership with community security groups to protect lives and property. Meanwhile, one important detail wey readers need notice na the description of the recovered phone. Different accounts of the police announcement describe am as iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max. This difference need official clarification so the public go know the exact model involved. Also, arrest no automatically mean say person don guilty; investigation, proper charges and court proceedings remain necessary before anybody fit receive criminal conviction.
As the matter dey unfold, the bigger lesson no be only about one expensive phone or the money reportedly recovered. Religious houses, private residences, markets and other public places all need proper security arrangements. Anybody wey believe say sacred environment automatically mean say criminal activities no fit happen there need to understand say security no dey operate by faith alone. Anambra Police now get responsibility to complete investigation, establish the full circumstances of the alleged burglary and ensure due process. OGM News Pidgin go continue to monitor the case as more verified details emerge.
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