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The Digest:

Barnabas Danlami, a 29-year-old father, was shot and killed while physically confronting over ten armed robbers to prevent them from entering Unique Estate in Abuja, an act that ultimately cost him his life as he bled for over an hour before help arrived.

Key Points:
  • Security guard Barnabas Danlami was shot while trying to block armed robbers from entering an Abuja estate.
  • His colleague, Pankyes Joshua, was forced to lie down and watch as Danlami bled for over an hour.
  • Danlami, a member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, left behind a widow and a son less than a year old.
  • The FCT Police Command has arrested 12 suspects in connection with the robbery and murders.
  • Suspect Shamsudeen Hassan confessed to shooting Danlami when he tried to stop them.
  • The gang reportedly shared ₦200,000 from the proceeds of the robbery.
  • Recovered exhibits include a fabricated AK-47 rifle, pistols, and 36 rounds of ammunition.
His death stands as a stark testament to the extraordinary courage of ordinary individuals tasked with protecting communities, often with little support and at the greatest personal cost.

Sources: Leadership Newspapers