Police parade 12 suspects in killing of ARISE news journalist, security guard
The Nigeria Police Force has paraded 12 suspects linked to the armed robbery and killing of ARISE News journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and security guard, Barnabas Danlami, during a violent attack at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Abuja, on September 29, 2025.
The suspects were paraded on Saturday at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, Garki, Abuja, by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who said the arrests followed a “coordinated, intelligence-driven investigation” launched immediately after the incident.
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 include a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, a locally made pistol, a pump-action gun, 36 live rounds of 9 mm 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 Danlami, who reportedly tried to stop the gang from entering the apartment complex. The suspects were said to have sourced their weapons from a supplier in Niger Republic and had participated in other armed robbery operations across Katampe I, Apo, and Zuba in the Federal Capital Territory.
CSP Hundeyin expressed condolences to the families and colleagues of the victims, assuring that all those involved would face justice.
“The Force remains resolute in ensuring that all individuals connected to this grievous crime are prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he stated.
The Force Headquarters commended the professionalism of the FCT Command operatives for their diligence, noting that their efforts led to the successful arrests and recovery of exhibits.
