Police nab suspected serial mobile phones thief

The Police Command in Anambra, has arrested a 32-year-old suspect, over alleged serial theft of mobile phones from hotels in Awka, Isuaniocha and Mgbakwu communities in the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, made available to newsmen in Awka.

Ikenga said that the suspect was linked to several cases of mobile phone theft at hotels across the three communities.

“The suspect was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, by operatives attached to the Amanuke Police Division, following investigations into multiple reported cases of mobile phone theft and the review of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage allegedly linking him to the incidents,” he said.

According to the PPRO, the CCTV footage forms part of the evidence reviewed during investigations into the reported incidents, which eventually led to the suspect’s arrest.

Reacting to the incident, the state Commissioner of Police (CP) Mr Nnanna Ama, reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.

Ama urged hotel operators, business owners and members of the public to strengthen their security arrangements and remain vigilant.

He also advised the public to promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station, to enable security operatives respond and investigate such incidents.

He assured the public that investigations on the case would be pursued diligently.