Police arrest 19-year-old suspect wanted for theft in Awka
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Nigerian police arrested 19-year-old Mustapha Sani in Awka and recovered an Infinix Android phone allegedly stolen in Adamawa State. The arrest, made on 19 October by Anambra State’s intelligence department, is intended to clarify the circumstances of the alleged thefts, according to spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga.
Anambra State Police in south-eastern Nigeria arrested Mustapha Sani, a 19-year-old Nigerian wanted over the alleged theft of an Infinix phone in Adamawa State, in Awka on 19 October 2026. The suspect was apprehended by officers from the state’s intelligence department during an operation based on intelligence, Anambra police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga said on Thursday, according to Punch.
Initial findings accuse Mustapha Sani of robbing several victims of their phones in Adamawa before travelling to Anambra, where the devices were allegedly intended for sale or use. The recovered phone is being examined to establish the circumstances of the theft and help return it to its owner.
Police are continuing their investigations to determine the suspect’s exact involvement in the alleged offences. Anambra Police Commissioner Nnanna Ama said his command would continue intelligence operations to recover stolen property and bring suspects to justice.
