FCT Police Arraign 11 Suspects Over Murder of ARISE News Journalist, Security Guard

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arraigned eleven suspects in connection with the killing of ARISE News journalist, Ms. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Mr. Barnabas Danlami, during a robbery attack in Abuja.
The suspects were brought before a court on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, over the incident which occurred on September 29, 2025, at Unique Apartments in Katampe Extension, Mabushi area of the Federal Capital Territory.
According to the police, those arraigned include Shamsu Hassan, Sani Sirajo, Hassan Isah, Abubakar Alkamu, Abdulsalam Saleh, Suleiman Badamasi, Zaharadeen Mohammed, Musa Umar (also known as “Small”), Mashkur Jamil, Suleiman Sani, and Abubakar Usman.
They are facing a nine-count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and murder. The court has adjourned the case to February 2026 for further hearing.
Meanwhile, the FCT Police Command has called on residents to remain alert and report any suspicious activity or objects to security agencies through its emergency contact lines.