ABUJA, Oct 2 (The African Portal) – A Nigerian television anchor with Arise News, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, has died after jumping from the top floor of her apartment in Abuja during an armed robbery, police said on Tuesday.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner Ajao Adewale said Maduagwu was found unconscious after the incident at Unique Apartment in Katampe and was rushed to Maitama General 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 told Arise TV.
He said a group of armed men broke into the three-storey residential block on Monday night.
“Some unknown armed robbers gained access to Unique Apartments where Maduagwu lived,” he said. “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. The consequences were tragic and very unfortunate.”
Adewale said a special investigation team had been set up to track down the attackers.
“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,” he said. “The leads we are getting are already being worked on, and no stone will be left unturned until the perpetrators are brought to justice.”
He extended condolences to the journalist’s family and colleagues.
“FCT Command once again commiserates with the family of Sommie, the Arise News family, and Nigerians deeply touched by this ugly and disturbing incident,” he said.
