Police Recover Adamawa-Stolen Phone in Awka, Arrest 19-Year-Old Suspect
By Uzo Ugwunze
The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another operational breakthrough with the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect, Mustapha Sani, and the recovery of an Infinix Android phone allegedly stolen in Adamawa State.
According to a press release made available to newsmen on October 22, 2026 by the Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command, Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrest was made on 19th October, 2026, by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), Awka, following intelligence-led policing.
“Preliminary investigations revealed 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.
The recovered phone is currently undergoing investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged offence and to facilitate its return to the rightful owner.
The Command has commenced further investigations to determine the suspect’s level of involvement and possible connection to other similar crimes”.
Reacting to the development, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, reiterated the Command’s commitment to combating criminal activities, recovering stolen property and ensuring that suspects are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
He assured Ndi Anambra and all residents that the Command will sustain intelligence-led operations and proactive policing to protect lives and property, enhance public safety and maintain law and order across the State.
