Arise TV Anchor Somtochukwu Died After Jumping From 3rd Floor – FCT Police Boss

The police commissioner for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, has confirmed that Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise Television, died after jumping from a three-storey building during an armed robbery at her home.

Somtochukwu Maduagwu, popularly known as Sommie, lost her life early Monday, along with a private security guard stationed at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja.

During an appearance on Arise TV’s Morning Show, Adewale explained that the attack caused panic among residents after one of the security guards was shot.

The commissioner said that Sommie, who lived on the building’s top floor, jumped from her apartment in fear.

He said, “Some unknown armed robbers gained access to Unique Apartments where Maduagwu lived.

“Two private security guards were on duty. One of them, who had the courage to challenge the robbers, sustained a gunshot injury.

“In the panic that followed, Maduagwu, who lived on the topmost floor of the building, jumped down from the third storey.

“A distress call was raised to the control room. Policemen moved to the scene, and all they could see was the unconscious body of Sommie on the floor.”

The police boss said Sommie was taken to Maitama General Hospital, where doctors attempted resuscitation, including CPR, but she could not be saved.

The commissioner emphasized that the attack was a case of armed robbery because the robbers left wallets scattered on the floor, including stolen cash and handsets.

He said, “On this particular incident, it is easy and obvious. They (armed robbers) came in… Sommie was not the only resident in that apartment.

“We are talking about 18 flats with 16 fully occupied. Handsets and cash from wallets were picked. The wallets were thrown on the floor.

”It is obvious that it is a clear case of robbery. Sommie was not shoot, out of fear and panic, it is normal and reasonable for everyone, she jumped down.

“They took her to Maitama General Hospital, where the doctor on duty tried as much as possible to see whether they can resuscitate her using CPR. It is unfortunate, she did not make it.”

“The consequences were tragic and very unfortunate,” Adewale said, adding that an investigation team, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigation), had been set up to track down the attackers.

He assured that “no stone will be left unturned until the perpetrators are brought to justice.

“We have set up a specific investigation team headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Investigation, with all tactical units involved to track down the culprits.

“The leads we are getting are already being worked on, and no stone will be left unturned until the perpetrators are brought to justice.

“FCT Command once again commiserates with the family of Sommie, the Arise News family, and Nigerians deeply touched by this ugly and disturbing incident.”

KanyiDaily had also reported how a Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) mistakenly shot and killed a fellow officer in the Life Camp area of Abuja.