The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police has revealed that Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu died from injuries sustained after jumping from the third floor of her building during a state of panic induced by an armed robbery. This account provides a harrowing new dimension to the incident, illustrating the extreme fear that cost the journalist her life.
Key Points:
FCT CP Ajao Adewale stated Sommie Maduagwu died after jumping from her third-floor apartment.
The jump was attributed to “fear and panic” during an armed robbery at her residence.
Police found her unconscious on the ground after responding to a distress call.
She was rushed to Maitama General Hospital but could not be resuscitated.
The CP confirmed that one security guard was shot while challenging the armed robbers.
He emphasized the incident was a “clear case of robbery,” with stolen phones and cash as evidence.
The police chief stated categorically that Sommie was not shot by the assailants.
This official narrative reframes the tragedy, highlighting the profound psychological terror of urban violence that can be as lethal as physical attack, leaving a community to mourn a life lost to fear itself.
Sources: The Cable