Crime
PHOTOS: Police parade 12 arrested over death of Arise News anchor, security guard
The Nigeria Police Force today October 11 paraded the twelve suspects arrested in connection with the armed robbery incident that led to the de@th of Arise TV staff, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and Barnabas Danlami, a security guard, at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Abuja, on September 29, 2025.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the arrests followed a “coordinated, intelligence-driven investigation” launched immediately after the incident.
He gave the names of the suspects 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).
He mentioned that items recovered from the suspects include one locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, one locally made pistol, one 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, the fatal shot that killed the security guard, Mr Danlami, was fired by one of the suspects, Shamsudeen Hassan, after the guard reportedly attempted to prevent the gang from gaining access to the apartment complex.
The Force spokesperson further disclosed that the suspects sourced their weapons from a supplier in Niger Republic and had been involved in other armed robbery operations across Katampe I, Apo, Zuba, and other parts of the Federal Capital Territory.
While expressing condolences to the families and colleagues of the deceased victims, the Force PRO reaffirmed the 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,” he said.
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A heavily pregnant widow accused of shoplifting has been banished from Ugbema community in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State.
It was gathered that community elders reportedly ordered the expulsion of the woman who recently lost her husband.
According to eyewitnesses, the woman had allegedly been stealing small items from shops to feed herself, her young son, and her unborn baby.
Her luck ran out on Saturday, October 10, 2025 when local youths apprehended her and subjected her to public punishment under the scorching sun.
Sources claim that community elders later directed the youths to escort her out of the area as punishment for her actions.
Many residents have condemned the action, stressing that the woman needs assistance, not humiliation, given her condition.
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Troops of 2 Division/Sector 3, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have sustained aggressive operations against bandits in Kwara State, leading to the successful rescue of three kidnapped victims at different locations within the Babanla Forest.
The Nigerian Army in a statement said troops rescued the victims on Saturday, 11 October 2025.
Acting on credible intelligence, troops deployed at the Patrol Base Babanla swiftly mobilised to a suspected bandit hideout and rescued Mrs Oluwabusayo Taiwo, aged 25, and her 3-year-old son, Taiwo Irayomide, who were among the victims abducted at Oke-Ode on 28 September 2025.
The rescued victims are currently receiving first aid treatment at the Patrol Base sick bay and will be reunited with their family members in due course.
In a similar development, troops while on routine patrol along a suspected bandit route, also rescued Mr Mohammadu Sani Mai Shayi, a 40 years old local tea seller from Garkarima.
The bandits fled upon sighting the patrol team, abandoning the victim, who was found in a pool of blood.
Troops recovered one dane gun and a cutlass from the scene. The victim is currently receiving medical attention at the Patrol Base sick bay.
The Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, commended the troops for their swift response and professionalism, while reaffirming that the Nigerian Army will remain committed towards ensuring the safety and security of all citizens and will continue to intensify operations aimed at restoring peace and stability across Kwara State and its environs.
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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralized 9 terrorists during fighting patrols and recovered about N5m ransom money at Magumeri and Gajiram general areas of Borno State.
Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, disclosed this in a statement on 11 October, 2025 said troops also rescued two kidnapped victims, Modu Kinnami and Bukar.
The rescued hostages revealed that the Boko Haram terrorists had demanded a ransom of N2m and two new button phones for the release of their captive brother.
“In continuation of ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) conducted a successful fighting patrol in response to credible intelligence on the movement of Boko Haram terrorists around Goni Dunari in Magumeri LGA of Borno State on 10 October 2025,” the statement read.
“The terrorists, reportedly moving on 2 vehicles and 24 foot fighters, were observed setting houses ablaze and terrorizing locals. Acting swiftly, own troops launched an aggressive fighting patrol to intercept the threat.
“As troops advanced towards the objective, the terrorists attempted to flee towards Damjiyakiri village. Vehicle-borne fighters dispersed to an unknown location, while foot fighters were pursued over a distance of approximately 92 km.
“After about 4 hours of tactical pursuit, troops established contact with the fleeing terrorists. A frontal attack was immediately launched, and troops engaged the terrorists with a heavy barrage of fire, resulting in the neutralization of 5 terrorists, while the remaining 19 dispersed in disarray. Some were wounded as blood trails were observed at the contact scene.”
Items recovered from the engagement include: 1 x AK-47 rifle (Reg. No. 06798), 5 x Magazines (3 empty, 2 loaded), 31 x 7.62mm rounds, 1 x Itel mobile phone and 1 x Dagger.
Notably, no casualties or equipment losses were recorded by OPHK troops during the operation.
In a similar development along the Gajiram – Bolori – Mile 40 – Gajiganna axis, troops mounted on motorcycles, engaged Boko Haram fighters near Zundur village.
“During the firefight, 4 terrorists were neutralized, while others dispersed into surrounding bush. Troops also successfully rescued Mr. Modu Kinnami (55 years old) and Mr. Bukar (57 years old), both from Guzamala, along with a sack containing Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N750,000).
“Preliminary investigations revealed that Boko Haram fighters had demanded a ransom of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000) and 2 new Tecno button phones for the release of the captives brother.”
Troops recovered the following items from the terrorists: 1 x Blue pickup vehicle (Reg No: GUB 327 XA), 2 x New Tecno button phones, 1 x Jerrycan containing 30 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and a total sum of Four Million, Three Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand Naira (N4,355,000)
“Further operations are ongoing in all fronts to maintain pressure on the terrorists and deny them freedom of movement,” the statement added.
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