Outrage as Abuja CP Orders Discreet Probe into Tragic Death of ARISE News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu After Robbery

The Commissioner of Police (CP) for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the tragic death of Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a vibrant News Anchor, Reporter, and Producer with the ARISE News Channel.

Ms. Maduagwu, who was just 29 years old and fondly known as ‘Sommie,’ lost her life following an armed robbery incident at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja in the early hours of Monday.

The CP’s order comes amid a wave of national mourning and growing public outrage, especially following reports from family friends and colleagues suggesting the death may have been avoidable. New accounts detail that Somtochukwu, in a frantic bid to escape the armed robbers who had invaded her apartment complex, jumped out of her window, sustaining severe injuries.

Tragically, these reports allege that she later died after being rushed to a hospital where staff reportedly denied her prompt medical attention over a demand for identification documents, a violation of the law mandating immediate treatment for accident victims.

The Commissioner of Police described the incident as a “cruel and senseless act that has no place in a sane society.” He commiserated with the deceased’s family, friends, and the media community, assuring the public that the Command is fully committed to ensuring that justice is served.

CP Adewale has directed the deployment of intelligence and operational assets to swiftly identify, track, and apprehend those responsible for the robbery and the events leading to the journalist’s untimely death. The FCT Police Command has urged residents to provide timely and useful information to assist the ongoing investigation.

Somtochukwu Maduagwu’s death has reignited national conversations about insecurity in the FCT and the critical failings in the country’s emergency response and healthcare system.