The Nigeria Police have arrested 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the killing of Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, during a robbery at Unique Apartments, Abuja.
The suspects were caught en route another robbery in Maitama, after being tracked through stolen phones. Each reportedly got ₦200,000 from the loot.
One of them, Sani Sirajo, confessed that he tried to hold Sommie from falling during the attack but lost his grip, while the guard was shot for blocking their entry.
Recovered items include an AK-47, pump-action rifle, cutlasses, four phones, and other valuables.
Those arrested are:
Shamsudeen Hassan, Hassan Isah, Abubakar Alkamu, Sani Sirajo, Mashkur Jamilu, Suleiman Badamasi, Abdul Salam Saleh, Zaharadeen Muhammad, Musa Adamu, Sumayya Mohammed, Isah Abdulrahman, and Musa Umar.
Police say more members of the gang are still on the run.
Peak Newspaper gathered that Sommie’s burial holds October 18 in Anambra State.
