By Izunna Okafor, Awka
A domestic worker has been arrested by the operatives of the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly stealing his employer’s vehicle and fleeing to Delta State.
The suspect, identified as Mr. Divine Ifeanyi Nnalue, was apprehended, at Ugbeji-Okpanam near Asaba, Delta State, by police operatives attached to the 33 police station, Onitsha, on the evening of June 13, 2025 following an intelligence-led investigation.
According to a Monday press release by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Mr. Nnalue allegedly made away with a black Toyota Camry bearing registration number ENU 289 JF, which belonged to his employer at Trinity Avenue, Federal Housing Estate, in the 33 area of the Onitsha commercial city, Anambra.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to having sold the car to an unidentified buyer. Based on this revelation, the police said they are intensifying efforts to recover the stolen vehicle and apprehend other individuals connected to the crime.
SP Ikenga emphasized that the arrest showcases the Command’s commitment to upholding the law and safeguarding the lives and property of citizens in the state. He further urged members of the public to be cautious when engaging domestic workers, especially those not properly verified.
According to him, the suspect is currently in custody, while investigations continue.
