- Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor for Arise Television, has passed away following a robbery incident in Abuja.
- Known as Sommie, she was also a lawyer and model.
- She died early on Monday, September 29, at her home in Katampe.
A family friend has broken silence over the heartbreaking death of Arise Television news anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who died in Abuja after a robbery incident.
Somtochukwu, popularly known as Sommie, who was also a lawyer and model, reportedly lost her life in the early hours of Monday, September 29, at her Katampe home. Her sudden death has left colleagues, friends, and viewers in deep shock.
According to the family friend who spoke with investigative journalist Temilola Sobola, armed robbers invaded the apartment block where Somtochukwu lived. They reportedly moved from flat to flat, taking valuables while residents were left terrified.
Sadly, even though the police were contacted, they did not arrive in time. In panic, Somtochukwu attempted to escape before the robbers reached her flat. Reports indicate she jumped through the window and sustained serious injuries.
Tragically, the police arrived only after she fell. She is said to have pleaded with them to take her to the hospital, but they allegedly claimed their vehicle had no fuel. While waiting for help, she succumbed to her injuries.
Journalist Temilola Sobola shared this account on Instagram, prompting anger and sadness over the circumstances surrounding her death.
Temilola Sobola wrote: “This is 29 years old Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the Arise TV reporter who passed away after an armed robbery at her residence.
“A family friend has shed more light on what really happened: The armed robbers went to her apartment complex and were moving from flat to flat, robbing their occupants.
“The police were called but they didn’t show up. The commotion that trailed the robberies (which she heard from her flat) caused fear to grip Somtochukwu so before the robbers made it to her own apartment, she jumped out through the window.
“A few minutes after she hit the ground and hurt herself pretty bad, the police finally arrived. She begged the police to take her to the hospital for immediate medical treatment but they (the police) said they had no fuel in their vehicle. Before she could call for an alternative help, she gave up the ghost. The FCT police have started their investigation into the matter……”
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