 Police Command has confirmed the death of Arise News correspondent, Somtochukwu Maduagwu){kind=link}
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the death of Arise News correspondent, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who reportedly jumped from the top floor of her Katampe residence during a robbery on Monday, September 29, 2025.
The police clarification followed earlier reports suggesting her death was linked to alleged negligence at Maitama General Hospital, where she was taken after the incident.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, while speaking on Arise News on Wednesday, said officers who responded to a distress call found the journalist unconscious before rushing her to the hospital.
“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 said.
The CP explained that the armed robbers invaded Unique Apartment, a three-storey twin building with 18 flats, located in the Katampe area under Mabushi Division.
“FCT Command once again commiserates with the family of Sommie, the Arise News family, and Nigerians deeply touched by this ugly and disturbing incident,” Adewale said.
He added that one of the security guards on duty sustained gunshot injuries after attempting to resist the hoodlums, while the panic forced Maduagwu to leap from the third floor.
“In the panic that followed, Sommie, who lived on the topmost floor of the building, jumped down from the third storey. The consequences were tragic and very unfortunate,” he said.
Adewale further disclosed that a special investigation team headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigation) had been constituted, assuring that those behind the attack would be apprehended.
“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.”