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32-year-old serial phone thief nabbed in Anambra

Anambra State Police have arrested a 32-year-old suspected serial phone thief, Ifeanyi Obi, who allegedly stole Android phones from hotels in Awka. Read More: https://punchng.com/32-year-old-serial-phone-thief-nabbed-in-anambra/

32-year-old serial phone thief nabbed in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 32-year-old suspect, identified as Ifeanyi Obi, in connection with multiple incidents of mobile phone theft at hotels in several communities of the state. According to a Monday release by the command's spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect was apprehended by Amanuke Police Division operatives in the predawn hours of Sunday.

The arrest was prompted by investigations into reported mobile phone theft cases and a review of video surveillance footage pointing to the suspect's involvement. During questioning, the suspect reportedly admitted to stealing five Android phones from hotels in the affected areas. The statement further noted, "The Command has commenced further investigations to recover the stolen phones, establish the full extent of the alleged."

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