October 11, 2025-Published by Cyril
The Nigeria Police Force has paraded twelve suspects linked to the brutal killing of ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, during a violent armed robbery at Unique Apartments in Katampe Extension, Abuja, on September 29, 2025.
Speaking during a press briefing on Saturday at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, Garki, Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed that the arrests were the result of a “coordinated, intelligence-driven investigation” launched immediately after the deadly incident.
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Those arrested include: Shamsudeen Hassan, Hassan Isah (22), Abubakar AlKamu a.k.a. Abba (27), Sani Sirajo a.k.a. Dan Borume (20), Mashkur Jamilu a.k.a. Abba (28), Suleiman Badamasi a.k.a. Dan-Sule (21), Abdulsalam Saleh a.k.a. Na-Durudu, Zaharadeen Muhammad a.k.a. Gwaska (23), Musa Adamu a.k.a. Musa Hassan (30), Sumayya Mohammed a.k.a. Baby (27), Isah Abdulrahman a.k.a. Abbati (25), and Musa Umar a.k.a. Small (31).
Recovered items from the suspects include one locally made AK-47 rifle, one locally fabricated pistol, one pump-action gun, 36 rounds of 9mm ammunition, two live cartridges, four mobile phones, two sharp knives, one cutlass, and two flashlights.
According to police investigations, the fatal shot that killed the security guard, Mr. Danlami, was fired by Shamsudeen Hassan when he tried to stop the gang from gaining access to the apartment complex.
CSP Hundeyin further stated that the gang sourced their weapons from a supplier in the Niger Republic and had previously participated in other armed robbery operations across Katampe I, Apo, Zuba, and other parts of the Federal Capital Territory.
While expressing condolences to the families of the victims, the Force PRO reaffirmed the Nigeria Police’s commitment to ensuring justice.
- “The Force remains resolute in ensuring that all individuals connected to this grievous crime are prosecuted in accordance with the law,” Hundeyin stated.
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The Force Headquarters also commended the professionalism and diligence of the FCT Command operatives whose efforts led to the arrests and recovery of weapons.
Members of the public were urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help prevent further crimes.
The Force assured that investigations are ongoing and that further updates will be provided as more facts emerge.
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