Nigeria Police Force Gives Press Briefing On The Robbery Attack That Took Arise Tv News Correspondent’s Life

Nigeria Police Force Gives Press Briefing On The Robbery Attack That Took Arise Tv News Correspondent’s Life

Delivered by the Force Public Relations Officer, on Saturday, 11th October, 2025 at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, Garki, Abuja.

Good morning, distinguished members of the press.

Thank you for joining us today and for your continued partnership in disseminating verified information that helps keep the public accurately informed.

2.​In today’s briefing we shall be providing an update on the armed robbery incident that occurred on 29th September, 2025, at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Mabushi, Abuja, and the significant progress recorded in the ongoing investigation.

3.​You will recall that in the early hours of that day, just twelve days ago, an armed robbery attack was reported at the said location. Tragically, two lives were lost during the incident:

Ms. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, a journalist with ARISE News, and

Mr. Barnabas Danlami, a security guard attached to the premises.

4.​Following the incident, operatives of the FCT Police Command immediately launched a coordinated intelligence-driven investigation. Through diligent efforts and extensive digital intelligence analysis, twelve (12) suspects linked to the robbery have been successfully arrested. They are:

1. Shamsudeen Hassan

2. Hassan Isah, 22 years

3. Abubakar AlKamu a.k.a. Abba, 27 years

4. Sani Sirajo a.k.a. Dan Borume, 20 years

5. Mashkur Jamilu a.k.a. Abba, 28 years

6. Suleiman Badamasi a.k.a. Dan-Sule, 21 years

7. Abdulsalam Saleh a.k.a. Na-Durudu

8. Zaharadeen Muhammad a.k.a. Gwaska, 23 years

9. Musa Adamu a.k.a. Musa Hassan, 30 years

10. Sumayya Mohammed a.k.a. Baby, 27 years

11. Isah Abdulrahman a.k.a. Abbati, 25 years

12. Musa Umar a.k.a. Small, 31 years

Exhibits recovered from the suspects include:

i. One (1) locally fabricated AK-47 rifle

ii. One (1) locally made pistol

iii. One (1) pump-action gun

iv. Thirty-six (36) live rounds of 9mm ammunition

v. Two (2) live cartridges

vi. Four (4) mobile phones

vii. Two (2) sharp knives

viii. One (1) cutlass

ix. Two (2) flashlight

5.​Investigations revealed that the fatal shot which claimed the life of the security guard, Mr. Barnabas Danlami, was fired by one of the suspects, Shamsudeen Hassan, who stated that he shot the guard when the latter attempted to prevent them from gaining access to the apartment complex.

It was further revealed that their firearms were sourced from a yet-to-be-identified supplier in Niger Republic, and that they had taken part in other armed robbery operations within Katampe I, Apo, Zuba, and other parts of the FCT.

The Nigeria Police Force extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of Ms. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and Mr. Barnabas Danlami, assuring that justice will be pursued to its logical conclusion.

7.​The Force remains resolute in ensuring that all individuals connected to this grievous crime are prosecuted in accordance with the law. We commend the exceptional professionalism, courage, and dedication of the operatives of the FCT Police Command, whose painstaking efforts led to these arrests and recoveries.

8.​Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with timely and credible information that will aid in the prevention and detection of crime.

In closing, the Nigeria Police Force assures the public that investigations remain ongoing and that more updates will be provided as further facts are uncovered.