From Ifeoma Ejiofor
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspected serial mobile phone thief, identified as 32-year-old Ifeanyi Jeremiah Obi, over multiple cases of alleged phone theft at hotels in Awka, Isuaniocha and Mgbakwu communities.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
Ikenga said operatives attached to the Amanuke Police Division arrested the suspect following investigations into reported cases of mobile phone theft and a review of video surveillance footage allegedly linking him to the incidents.
According to the police spokesperson, the suspect reportedly confessed to stealing five Android phones from hotels in the affected communities.
He added that the command had commenced further investigations to recover the stolen phones, establish the full extent of the alleged offences and identify other individuals who might be connected to the incidents.
Meanwhile, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
He urged hotel operators, business owners and members of the public to strengthen their security measures, remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
The command assured the public that investigations would be pursued diligently and that further developments would be communicated as the case progresses.