Beloved Nigerian TV presenter Somtochukwu âSommieâ Christelle Maduagwu has died at the age of 29 after a tragic fall from her apartment during an armed robbery. Sun reported that, according to police, Maduagwu leapt from the third floor of her building in Abuja, Nigeria, while armed intruders raided her home on September 29.
Responding officers found her unconscious at the scene and rushed her to Maitama General Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead from her injuries.
Authorities have launched a special investigation unit to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack.
ARISE News Confirms the Heartbreaking Loss
Maduagwuâs network, ARISE News, released a heartfelt statement mourning the loss of their colleague.
âIt is with heavy hearts that the management and staff of ARISE News announce the passing of our beloved colleague, news anchor, reporter, and producer,â the statement read.
âShe tragically passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 29, following an armed robbery incident at her residence, which is currently under investigation by the police.â
The network described her as âa vibrant voice that engaged and connected with viewers,â adding,
âBeyond the airwaves, she was a lawyer, a consummate professional and a supportive colleague. She was a friend to many.â
Tributes Pour In From Fans & Colleagues
Following her death, tributes flooded social media, with fans expressing shock and heartbreak over her tragic passing.
âMay her precious soul rest in perfect peace,â one fan wrote, as reported by Sun. âSuch a sweet, sweet girl. I pray sheâs sleeping peacefully beside God,â another shared.
Others called for justice and accountability, citing failures in hospital response and public safety. In response, FCT Commissioner of Police Ajao Adewale urged calm, clarifying details of the tragic incident.
âArmed robbers gained access to the apartment complex where Sommie lived,â he said. âOut of fear, she jumped from the third floor. Itâs so sad, so unfortunate.â
As per Wikipedia, before joining ARISE News, Maduagwu studied law in the United Kingdom and returned to Nigeria to complete national service. She worked as a legal executive and junior counsel before transitioning into a career in broadcast journalism.
At ARISE, she covered womenâs rights, legal affairs, and gender equality, quickly earning a reputation for her compassion and professionalism.
âSommieâs voice may now be silent, but her spirit, passion, and legacy will endure as part of our collective memory,â ARISE News said in their tribute.
As tributes continue to pour in, viewers and colleagues alike remember Sommie as a bright light â one whose commitment to truth and empathy touched countless lives.
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