Contrary to reports that alleged hospital negligence led to the death of Arise News correspondent Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has clarified that the journalist died after jumping from the top floor of her Katampe apartment during an armed robbery incident on Monday, September 29.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, speaking with Arise News on Wednesday, confirmed that robbers invaded the three-storey twin building with 18 flats, located around the Gishiri in Katampe, Abuja, where the 29-year-old lived.
“Some unknown armed robbers gained access to Unique Apartments, where Sommie lived. Two private security guards were on duty. One of them, who dared to challenge the robbers, sustained a gunshot injury.
“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. “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 stated.
The CP assured that the police are on the trail of the robbers and will bring them to justice.
