(The suspect and recovered items. Photo Credit: Police)
Police in Anambra State have arrested a 24 year old man for allegedly breaking into a church house and stealing from a priest.
Officers caught him at Relief Market on October 30.
The suspect is Chidubem Anyigo.
He is accused of breaking into the parish house of St Hilary in Owelle Aja, Awada, in Obosi.
Police say he took valuables that belonged to a Reverend Father.
Officers acted on local intelligence and worked with members of the Anambra Vigilante Group to make the arrest.
Police recovered an iPhone and 150,070 naira in cash from him.
The priest has confirmed the items are his.
Police say the suspect gave useful information during questioning, and the investigation is still going on.
The police commissioner, CP Nnanna Ama, praised the officers and vigilante group for their quick action.
He said the command will keep working with community security groups to fight crime.