Eleven suspects arraigned for murder of Arise TV journalist in Abuja
Eleven people have been arraigned in connection with the murder of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, an Arise News journalist, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command confirmed the arraignment and outlined multiple charges, including armed robbery and murder. The attack took place at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Mabushi, Abuja, during a violent robbery. The case has drawn strong condemnation from authorities and the management of Arise Television.
What happened
- The suspects were arraigned before a Federal Capital Territory court on a nine-count charge, including criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, and murder.
- Somtochukwu Maduagwu and Barnabas Danlami were killed during a robbery at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Mabushi, Abuja, on September 29, 2025.
- The 29-year-old journalist died in the early hours of September 29, 2025, after armed robbers stormed the apartment complex around 3:30 am.
- Items recovered from the suspects include a fabricated AK-47 rifle, live ammunition, a locally made pistol, a pump-action gun, mobile phones, knives, a cutlass, and torchlights.
- The matter has been adjourned to February 2026 for further proceedings.
