The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Ifeanyi Obi, over alleged multiple cases of mobile phone theft at hotels in Awka, Isuaniocha and Mgbakwu communities in the state.
The command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying operatives of the Amanuke Police Division apprehended the suspect in the early hours of Sunday, October 25, 2026.
According to Ikenga, the arrest followed investigations into reported phone thefts and the examination of surveillance footage that allegedly linked Obi to the incidents.
He said the suspect reportedly confessed during interrogation to stealing five Android phones from hotels in the affected communities.
The statement read, “The suspect was arrested in the early hours of October 25, 2026 by operatives attached to the Amanuke Police Division, following investigations into reported cases of mobile phone theft and the review of video surveillance footage allegedly linking him to the incidents.
“During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to stealing five Android phones from hotels in the affected communities.
“The Command has commenced further investigations to recover the stolen phones, establish the full extent of the alleged offences and identify any other persons who may be connected to the incidents.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Nnanna Ama, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging hotel operators, business owners and residents to improve their security measures, stay alert and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
“The Command assures the public that investigations will be pursued diligently and that further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses,” Ikenga added.
