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The Digest:

The FCT Police Command has arrested twelve suspects linked to the armed robbery that led to the killing of Arise TV's Somtochukwu "Sommie" Maduagwu and a security guard in her Abuja residence.

Key Points:
  • Twelve suspects have been arrested for the killing of journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu.
  • The FCT Police Commissioner established a special team to track the culprits.
  • Exhibits recovered include an AK-47 rifle, a pistol, and 36 live ammunition.
  • The suspects are natives of Kaduna and Katsina States.
  • Preliminary investigations show their firearms were sourced from the Niger Republic.
  • The gang confessed to other armed robbery operations within the FCT.
  • Suspect Shamsudeen Hassan allegedly fired the shot that killed the security guard.
This arrest brings a measure of accountability, yet it underscores the pervasive insecurity that continues to challenge the safety of citizens and the press.

Sources: Premium Times