The Nigeria Police Force on Friday, October 11, paraded twelve suspects arrested in connection with the armed robbery incident that claimed the lives of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, at Unique Apartments in Katampe Extension, Abuja, on September 29, 2025.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the arrests followed a “coordinated, intelligence-driven investigation” launched immediately after the incident.
The suspects were identified as 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 include one locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, one locally made pistol, one pump-action gun, 36 live rounds of 9mm ammunition, two live cartridges, four mobile phones, two sharp knives, one cutlass, and two flashlights.
According to police investigations, Shamsudeen Hassan fired the fatal shot that killed security guard Barnabas Danlami, who reportedly tried to stop the gang from entering the apartment complex.
The Force spokesperson further revealed that the suspects obtained their weapons from a supplier in Niger Republic and had been linked to several other armed robbery cases in Katampe I, Apo, Zuba, and other parts of the Federal Capital Territory.
CSP Hundeyin expressed condolences to the families and colleagues of the deceased, assuring the public that the police remain steadfast in pursuing justice.
“The Force remains resolute in ensuring that all individuals connected to this grievous crime are prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he stated.
Source:Africa Publicity
