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Arise Television journalist, Rufai Oseni, has shared fresh details surrounding the death of his late colleague, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, who died in her Abuja residence during a robbery attack weeks ago.
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Oseni shared the development on his social media page on Thursday, disclosing a report he received on the progress of the investigation into the tragic incident that claimed the lives of Maduagwu and a security guard, Mr Barnabas Danlami.
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Police launch manhunt following commissioners directive
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According to the report, the Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) had directed officers to identify and apprehend the criminal gang responsible for the deadly attack, which occurred at Unique Apartments in Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja, on 29th September 2025, around 3:30 a.m.
The raid led to the death of Ms Maduagwu—who worked as an anchor, reporter, and producer with Arise News—and the apartment’s security guard, Mr Danlami.
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Following the directive, operatives of the Scorpion Squad, led by ACP Victor Godfrey, acted on advanced digital and reconstructive intelligence provided by Giga Forensics, a subsidiary of EIB Stratoc. The team successfully arrested twelve members of the notorious armed robbery syndicate.
Twelve suspects arrested
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The arrested suspects were identified as:
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1. Shamsudeen Hassan, from Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State
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2. Hassan Isah, 22, from Zaria, Kaduna State
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3. Abubakar Alkamu (a.k.a. Abba), 27, from Musawa LGA, Katsina State
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4. Sani Sirajo (a.k.a. Dan Borume), 20, from Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State
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5. Mashkur Jamilu (a.k.a. Abba), 28, from Igabi LGA, Kaduna State
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6. Suleiman Badamasi (a.k.a. Dan-Sule), 21, from Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State
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7. Abdul Salam Saleh (a.k.a. Na-Durudu), from Katsina LGA, Katsina State
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8. Zaharadeen Muhammad (a.k.a. Gwaska), 23, from Chikun LGA, Kaduna State
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9. Musa Adamu (a.k.a. Musa Hassan), 30, from Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State
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10. Sumayya Mohammed (a.k.a. Baby), 27, from Sammaka LGA, Kaduna State
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11. Isah Abdulrahman (a.k.a. Abbati), 25, from Zaria LGA, Kaduna State
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12. Musa Umar (a.k.a. Small), 31, from Maiduguri LGA, Borno State.
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confessions and recovered items
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The report revealed that four suspects—Shamsudeen Hassan, Abubakar Alkamu, Sani Sirajo, and another accomplice—were initially tracked and arrested through mobile phones stolen from the apartment during the robbery.
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During interrogation, Shamsudeen Hassan confessed to shooting the security guard, Mr Danlami, after he tried to prevent the robbers from entering the premises. Sani Sirajo also admitted that he attempted to restrain Ms Maduagwu from falling off the three-storey building but was unable to hold her due to her weight.
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Hassan further disclosed that he drove away from the scene in the white Honda CR-V stolen from the apartment. The arrested suspects also confessed that they each received ₦200,000 from the proceeds of the robbery.
Recovered exhibits from the suspects include:
One fabricated AK-47 rifle
Thirty-six rounds of 9mm live ammunition
One locally made pistol
One pump-action gun
Two live cartridges
Four mobile phones belonging to the victims
Two sharp knives
One cutlass
Nine torchlights used during the operation
Further arrests and ongoing investigation
In continuation of the investigation, on 8th October 2025, operatives intercepted the remaining members of the gang—Musa Umar (a.k.a. Small), Hassan Isah, and other accomplices—while they were en route to another planned robbery operation in Maitama, Abuja.
All suspects have confessed to their involvement in the crimes. The police confirmed that investigations are still ongoing and further developments will be communicated in due course.
The report added that photographs of the suspects have been withheld to avoid compromising efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.
Recovered weapons and evidence, including a video showing the recovery of one of the AK-47 rifles near Zuma Rock, have been attached to the ongoing case file.
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