Police nab teenager in Anambra over stolen phone

The Anambra State Police Command apprehended a 19-year-old suspect, Mustapha Sani, in connection with the alleged theft of an Infinix Android phone in Adamawa State. Mustapha Sani was taken into custody on October 19, 2026, by the State Intelligence Department in Awka, following intelligence-led operations. Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga announced the arrest in a statement on Thursday, noting that preliminary findings suggested the suspect had stolen mobile phones in Adamawa before fleeing to Anambra.

The recovered phone is currently under investigation to uncover the full circumstances of the alleged offense. The Anambra Police are continuing their investigations to ascertain the suspect's involvement and return the recovered phone to its rightful owner. The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, reaffirmed the command's commitment to tackling crime, recovering stolen property, and bringing suspects to justice.