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The Digest:

The police have paraded twelve suspects connected to the violent deaths of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu and security guard Barnabas Danlami. According to reports from Vanguard and other sources, the arrests follow a coordinated investigation into the September armed robbery in Abuja, revealing a network that reached beyond the city's borders.

  • Twelve individuals were arrested for the armed robbery and killings at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension.
  • The suspects were apprehended through a coordinated, intelligence-driven police operation.
  • A locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, pistols, and multiple rounds of ammunition were recovered.
  • Investigators state the security guard was shot after attempting to prevent the gang's entry.
  • The armed gang allegedly sourced its weapons from a supplier in the Niger Republic.
  • The group is also linked to other robbery operations across the Federal Capital Territory.
  • The police have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring all suspects face prosecution.
This case exposes the fragile threads of security and the stark consequences when they snap, a reminder of the storms that can breach even guarded walls.

Sources: Vanguard