Police arrest domestic worker for stealing employer’s car in Anambra

Police operatives in Anambra State have successfully tracked and apprehended one Divine Nnalue, a domestic worker, who allegedly stole his employer’s Toyota Camry and fled the state. He was arrested in Ugbeji-Okpanam, near Asaba, Delta State, following a coordinated investigation.

According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect was tracked and arrested on June 13, 2025, by officers from the 33 Police Station.

Nnalue is alleged to have stolen a black Toyota Camry with registration number ENU 289 JF from his employer’s residence at Trinity Avenue, Federal Housing, 33, near Onitsha, before disappearing.

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to selling the vehicle to an unidentified buyer,” Ikenga stated. “Based on this revelation, operatives are working to recover the vehicle and apprehend all others involved in the crime.”

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SP Ikenga emphasized that this arrest underscores the command’s commitment to pursuing and bringing to justice individuals who abuse trust and engage in criminal activity.

Under Nigerian law, stealing a vehicle is a serious offense. Depending on the specific circumstances and the value of the stolen item, it can be prosecuted under various sections of the Criminal Code Act. For instance, Section 390 of the Criminal Code Act deals with punishment for stealing, with potential penalties including imprisonment.

Receiving stolen property is also a serious crime, with those found guilty liable to significant prison terms, in some cases up to 14 years or even life imprisonment if the stolen item is of high value or falls under specific categories like postal matter or valuable security (Section 427 of the Criminal Code Act).