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Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old suspect, Mustapha Sani in Awka over alleged theft of an Infinix Android phone allegedly stolen in Adamawa State.
Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Thursday said the suspect was arrested by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), Awka, following intelligence-led policing and proactive efforts to track down the suspect.
He said the Infinix Android phone was recovered from the suspect .
According to Ikenga, preliminary information indicates 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 use.
He added that the recovered phone is currently being investigated to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged offence.
“The Command has 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, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama reiterates the Command’s commitment to combating criminal activities, recovering stolen property and ensuring that suspects are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
“The Command assures Ndi Anambra and visitors that it will sustain intelligence-led operations and proactive policing efforts to protect lives and property, enhance public safety and maintain law and order across the State,” he added.
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