Katampe Robbery Incident: Police Give Update On Arrest Of Suspects

While giving update, the Force PRO, Benjamin Hundeyin said, “You will recall that in the early hours of 29th September, 2025, just twelve days ago, an armed robbery attack was reported at the said location. Tragically, two lives were lost during the incident:

Ms. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, a journalist with ARISE News, and

Mr. Barnabas Danlami, a security guard attached to the premises”.

“Following the incident, operatives of the FCT Police Command immediately launched a coordinated intelligence-driven investigation. Through diligent efforts and extensive digital intelligence analysis, twelve (12) suspects linked to the robbery have been successfully arrested. They are:

1. Shamsudeen Hassan

2. Hassan Isah, 22 years

3. Abubakar AlKamu a.k.a. Abba, 27 years

4. Sani Sirajo a.k.a. Dan Borume, 20 years

5. Mashkur Jamilu a.k.a. Abba, 28 years

6. Suleiman Badamasi a.k.a. Dan-Sule, 21 years

7. Abdulsalam Saleh a.k.a. Na-Durudu

8. Zaharadeen Muhammad a.k.a. Gwaska, 23 years

9. Musa Adamu a.k.a. Musa Hassan, 30 years

10. Sumayya Mohammed a.k.a. Baby, 27 years

11. Isah Abdulrahman a.k.a. Abbati, 25 years

12. Musa Umar a.k.a. Small, 31 years.”

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include:

i. One (1) locally fabricated AK-47 rifle

ii. One (1) locally made pistol

iii. One (1) pump-action gun

iv. Thirty-six (36) live rounds of 9mm ammunition

v. Two (2) live cartridges

vi. Four (4) mobile phones

vii. Two (2) sharp knives

viii. One (1) cutlass

ix. Two (2) flashlight

“​Investigations revealed that the fatal shot, which claimed the life of the security guard, Mr. Barnabas Danlami, was fired by one of the suspects, Shamsudeen Hassan, who stated that he shot the guard when the latter attempted to prevent them from gaining access to the apartment complex.”

“It was further revealed that their firearms were sourced from a yet-to-be-identified supplier in Niger Republic, and that they had taken part in other armed robbery operations within Katampe I, Apo, Zuba, and other parts of the FCT.”

“The Nigeria Police Force extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of Ms. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and Mr. Barnabas Danlami, assuring that justice will be pursued to its logical conclusion.”

“The Force remains resolute in ensuring that all individuals connected to this grievous crime are prosecuted in accordance with the law. We commend the exceptional professionalism, courage, and dedication of the operatives of the FCT Police Command, whose painstaking efforts led to these arrests and recoveries.”

“​Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with timely and credible information that will aid in the prevention and detection of crime.”

“The Nigeria Police Force assures the public that investigations remain ongoing and that more updates will be provided as further facts are uncovered.”