Police recover stolen phone, arrest suspect in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command said on Thursday that it had recorded another operational success with the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect, Mustapha Sani, and the recovery of an Infinix Android phone allegedly stolen in Adamawa State.

The suspect was arrested on October 19, 2026, by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), Awka, following intelligence-led policing and proactive efforts to track him down.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Toochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen in Awka, the state capital, on Thursday.

He said preliminary information indicated that the suspect allegedly dispossessed unsuspecting victims of their mobile phones in Adamawa State before fleeing to Anambra State, where the stolen devices were reportedly intended for sale or personal use.

Ikenga said, “The recovered phone is currently being investigated to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged offence.”

According to him, the command had commenced further investigations to determine the suspect’s involvement and facilitate the return of the recovered phone to its rightful owner.

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, reiterated the command’s commitment to combating criminal activities, recovering stolen property and ensuring that suspects were brought to justice in accordance with the law.

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The command assured residents of Anambra State and visitors that it would sustain intelligence-led operations and proactive policing efforts to protect lives and property, enhance public safety, and maintain law and order across the state.