Somtochukwu Maduagwu, an Arise Television news anchor and producer, was brutally killed in an armed robbery attempt on her home in Katampe district of Abuja.
According to a statement issued by Hadiza Usman-Ajayi on behalf of the management of Arise TV, police have begun looking into the heist that occurred early on Monday morning.
Usman-Ajayi stated that the Arise Television management expressed their condolences to Somtochukwu Maduagwu’s family and loved ones, also referred to as Sommie.
Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was also a skilled lawyer, was born on December 26, 1995 and was only 29 years of age at the time of her death.
“Sommie tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025, following an armed robbery incident in her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja that is being investigated by the Nigeria Police,” the statement reads.
“Sommie, 29, was not only a cherished member of the ARISE News family but also a vibrant voice that engaged and connected with our viewers.
“Beyond the airwaves, Sommie was a lawyer who was a professional and supportive colleague and a friend to many.
“We extend our deepest condolences to Sommie’s parents, siblings, extended family, friends, and loved ones at this difficult time.“Sommie’s voice is now silent, but her spirit, passion and legacy will endure as part of our collective memory. We remain in shock and call for a speedy investigation, apprehension and prosecution of the culprits.”
While the Abuja area command has announced that it has launched an investigation into the tragic murder of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, residents of the area have expressed great displeasure over the incident.
Some Abuja residents went as far as stating that this her murder was more than just a robbery but was a calculated assassination hit, arguing that the Katampe district was one of the highbrow and heavily secured areas in the FCT, hence the robbers would not have been able to get in.
Other social media users have stressed that this was a calculated move by persons who disagreed with Somtochukwu Maduagwu’s perspective on issues .
Residents and concerned members of the public have urged the police to carry out its due diligence in bringing the preparators to book, further urging the police to look into th last case she was handling before her unfortunate demise
