By LegalLinkz Newsroom
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, CP Ajao Adewale, has confirmed that Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, tragically lost her life after leaping from the third floor of her Katampe apartment in Abuja in a desperate attempt to escape armed robbers.
According to the Commissioner, the shocking incident occurred at Unique Apartments, a three-storey twin building located around the Gishiri axis of Katampe under the Mabushi Divisional Area, in the early hours of Monday. Armed men reportedly gained entry into the premises despite the presence of two security guards. In the chaos, one of the guards was shot after confronting the attackers.
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In his account, Adewale disclosed that Maduagwu, who lived on the top floor of the building, jumped down in panic as the robbers invaded the compound. The fall left her gravely injured. Police officers responding to distress calls arrived at the scene and found her unconscious. She was rushed to Maitama General Hospital, where doctors battled to revive her using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but she was pronounced dead.
“In the panic that followed, Maduagwu, who lived on the topmost floor of the building, jumped down from the third storey. The consequences were tragic and very unfortunate. Policemen moved to the scene and found her lying unconscious. She was immediately taken to Maitama General Hospital, where doctors tried to resuscitate her using CPR, but sadly, she could not make it,” Adewale explained.
The Commissioner further revealed that a special investigation team, headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigation), has been set up to pursue the attackers. He assured the public that “no stone will be left unturned” in ensuring justice for Maduagwu and her grieving family.
The late journalist, fondly called “Sommie”, was well-regarded for her professionalism and on-screen presence at Arise News. Her untimely death has sent shockwaves across the media industry and beyond, sparking outrage over rising insecurity in Abuja.
“The FCT Command once again commiserates with the family of Sommie, the Arise News family, and Nigerians deeply touched by this ugly and disturbing incident,” the Commissioner said.
The tragic passing of Somtochukwu Maduagwu underscores the vulnerability of residents to violent crimes and the devastating risks victims often face in moments of panic.
