The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old suspect, Mustapha Sani, in Awka and recovered an Infinix Android phone allegedly stolen in Adamawa State.
The arrest, according to the police public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, was made on October 19, 2026, by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), Awka, following intelligence-led operations to track down the suspect.
The command disclosed that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly dispossessed unsuspecting victims of their mobile phones in Adamawa State before fleeing to Anambra, where the stolen devices were reportedly intended for sale or personal use.
The recovered phone is being investigated as police intensify efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft and determine the suspect’s possible involvement in other criminal activities.
The command also said efforts were underway to identify and locate the rightful owner of the recovered device for its eventual return.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling criminal activities, recovering stolen property and ensuring that suspects were brought to justice in accordance with the law.
He assured residents and visitors that the command would sustain intelligence-driven operations and proactive policing to protect lives and property across the state.
The police urged members of the public to support security agencies with credible information to facilitate the detection and prevention of crime.
