Nigeria, April 21 -- A prosecution witness on Tuesday narrated how the police arrested suspected armed robbers linked to the killing of Arise News newscaster Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and recovered some of their weapons.

The assailants reportedly killed a security guard, Barnabas Danlami, during the armed robbery operation at Ms Maduagwu's house in Katampe area of Abuja on 29 September 2025.

Maxwell Eje, an assistant superintendent of police, testified as the third prosecution witness at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, Abuja, where 11 suspects alleged to be part of the robbery gang are facing trial.

Led in evidence by prosecution lawyer, Adama Musa, the witness said an English double-barrelled and an AK-47 used by t...