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Police Uncover Gun Suppliers Linked to Killing of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu

The Nigeria Police Force has announced major progress in its investigation into the killing of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, revealing that credible leads have been uncovered on the gun suppliers who armed the suspects behind the attack.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command had earlier arrested 12 suspects in connection with the September 29, 2025 robbery and murder at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Abuja, where Maduagwu and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, were brutally killed.

According to police findings, the gang sourced their weapons from a network of smugglers operating between Niger Republic and northern Nigeria. Those arrested include Shamsudeen Hassan, Hassan Isah (22), Abubakar Alkamu (27), Sani Sirajo (20), Mashkur Jamilu (28), Suleiman Badamasi (21), Abdulsalam Saleh, Zaharadeen Muhammad (23), Musa Adamu (30), Sumayya Mohammed (27), Isah Abdulrahman (25), and Musa Umar (31).

While briefing journalists in Abuja on Saturday, the Force spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, said investigators had already identified the locations of some of the arms suppliers and assured Nigerians that arrests would follow soon.

“We are yet to arrest a suspect in that regard, but we have very credible leads we are working on. We already know the location of some of the gunrunners and suppliers, and we assure Nigerians that in our subsequent updates, we will be able to tell you how far we have come,” Hundeyin stated.

Recovered items from the suspects include a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, one pump-action gun, a locally made pistol, 36 rounds of 9mm ammunition, two live cartridges, four mobile phones, two knives, a cutlass, and two flashlights.

Hundeyin revealed that nine of the suspects are currently in custody, while three others are receiving treatment for gunshot wounds sustained during arrest operations.

He also confirmed that Shamsudeen Hassan was identified as the suspect who fired the shot that killed security guard Barnabas Danlami during the robbery.

Explaining the reason for parading the suspects publicly, Hundeyin said the move was taken due to intense public interest in the case. “This case is of national concern, and Nigerians deserve to see that the police kept their promise to apprehend those responsible,” he said.

He added that all suspects will be prosecuted once investigations are concluded, stressing that justice must prevail for Maduagwu and Danlami.

“It doesn’t stop there. These suspects will definitely be prosecuted as soon as we wrap up our investigation. Justice must be served. Mr. Somtochukwu and Mr. Danlami must get justice this time,” Hundeyin declared.

The Force reaffirmed that under the leadership of Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun, it remains committed to deploying all available intelligence and operational resources to protect lives and property. Citizens were also urged to remain vigilant and provide timely information that could aid ongoing investigations.

Saturday’s parade represents a major breakthrough in a case that has sparked national outrage and reignited discussions on illegal arms trafficking and rising insecurity across Nigeria’s capital.

Source: The Bureau News

You already know the location of the gunmen
You already mentioned there names
But you are yet to arrest them and here you are granting press release,.
If you people aren't big fulls, I am still wondering what I can call you.

Can I say the police goofed here?

Who knows, they might have deliberately released this info for a reason..

That was fast. If the police can handle cases like with this speed.

All the issues of Bandits will be solved.

Too many guns around in the country now. Why not just legalize it for everyone to carry? 🤔

The police are really working hard to uncover the real culprits and people involved in the crime

If our police could work like this,we will reduce the rate of insecurity in the country.Kudos to our law enforcement.

Imagine these same people are ...
Fulanis herdsmen
Kidnappers
Boko haram
Bandits
LAKURAWAS
Mahmudas
Sara suka
ISWAP
Nigeria needs to be divided into Christians and Muslims countries..

Good to hear our police officers are working as expected 👍👍👍👍

mascot87:
You already know the location of the gunmen
You already mentioned there names
But you are yet to arrest them and here you are granting press release,.
If you people aren't big fulls, I am still wondering what I can call you.

You even try in calling them “full” this ones to me are empty. You haven’t arrested them but you have already read out how you intend to arrest them, is that not foolishness

You already know where and how to arrest them but you haven’t arrested them. Isn’t this an info given out to the bastards already

One thing I know, when under pressure and scrutiny, the Nigeria police work faster than the FBI.

Naija have ruin many dream !
Tinubu should man up to this security issues

Justice
Justice
Justice

Lol,I hope you can clearly see the people know what they are doing

Justice is all the populace want,but I have no zero trust in our security system tho

North remains the biggest problem of Nigeria now. All the insecurities and killers are from North

Some sets of people always causing helm to the society.
Shame!!!!

Big personality is involved here which are somto's, rich influential people, so they police must deliver because they have no choice here,

The police have either arrested those gunners she decided to make this information public ib a cunning way because I cannot see any reason why the police will announce this kind of information before arresting the gun runners.

Oga to slap you dey hungry me

Always running to the media, you are still following them up and you are already telling them to know that you are tracking them

So Nigerian police dey active like this. I know say AriseTV paid una well to fish out the suspects.

TooMuchStuff:
Imagine these same people are ...
Fulanis herdsmen
Kidnappers
Boko haram
Bandits
LAKURAWAS
Mahmudas
Sara suka
ISWAP
Nigeria needs to be divided into Christians and Muslims countries..

So what group will Yorubas belong? Muslim country or Christian country?

Also, what group will Developers who are drug traffickers, baby factory merchant, fake drugs manufacturers? I asked because definitely these are not Christ like behaviours and so they are not Christians

Btruth:
Too many guns around in the country now. Why not just legalize it for everyone to carry? 🤔

Legalize for Nigerians who are too fond of " do you know who I am ? "

People will shoot girls for not giving phone numbers or gala hawker for not bringing change.

Even in America, the issue is out of control despite all the checks and balances. You want it in Nigeria with no forensic database, low CCTV coverage and high population of the undisciplined and criminal minded people.

Do you guys reason at all ?

APCNig:
So what group will Yorubas belong? Muslim country or Christian country?

Also, what group will Developers who are drug traffickers, baby factory merchant, fake drugs manufacturers? I asked because definitely these are not Christ like behaviours and so they are not Christians

Otikmpu and Egbami FC group

They said that Hausa people are honest and they don't like money at all ... Isn't it ?

mascot87:
You already know the location of the gunmen
You already mentioned there names
But you are yet to arrest them and here you are granting press release,.
If you people aren't big fulls, I am still wondering what I can call you.

They only named the suspects that went to the apartment complex for the robbery that led to the death of 2 victims. All the suspects named have been arrested.

Now they are looking for the suspect's gun suppliers, whom police claim that they have credible information about their location.

The names of these gun runners or suppliers are not disclosed yet.

mascot87:
You already know the location of the gunmen
You already mentioned there names
But you are yet to arrest them and here you are granting press release,.
If you people aren't big fulls, I am still wondering what I can call you.

Learn to Read With Open Minds and Understanding,for the Police PR said' there is a Lead already they are working on' but you just cherry-pick the one sentence you like or appeal to you!
Don't just criticize for Criticism sake- as we know the Social Media gaulible audiences do!
It's easy to talk Cheap in your Comfort Zone but what NIGERIANS want is Solutions and Actions!
Our Police Officers and Other Law -Enforcement Agencies- are trying their best, Let's keep on Encouraging them to do more!
It is well with Nigeria!