The FCT Police Command has arraigned eleven suspects linked to the murder of Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, an Anchor, Reporter, and Producer with ARISE News, and Mr. Barnabas Danlami, a security guard, who were killed during a robbery incident at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Mabushi, Abuja, on September 29, 2025.
The suspects, who were arraigned before the court, include Shamsu Hassan, Sani Sirajo, Hassan Isah, Abubakar Alkamu, Abdulsalam Saleh, Suleiman Badamasi, Zaharadeen Mohammed, Musa Umar (aka “Small”), Mashkur Jamil, Suleiman Sani, and Abubakar Usman.
They face a nine-count charge including criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and murder. The matter has been adjourned to February 2026 for further proceedings.
“The Command urges members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons or packages,” said SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, Abuja.
