The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the tragic case of Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, the promising Arise News anchor who was brutally killed during a late-night robbery at her Abuja residence. Authorities have confirmed that 12 suspects have been arrested in connection with the shocking double homicide that also claimed the life of her security guard.
This development offers a small sense of relief to a nation still mourning the loss of a young journalist whose career was on the rise. However, emerging details from police investigations have revealed the heartbreaking and senseless nature of the attack.
According to sources within the FCT Police Command, the motive behind the killing was alarmingly trivial. The robbery that cost two lives yielded a total loot so small it defies reason—each suspect reportedly received just ₦200,000 after dividing the stolen proceeds.
The revelation has ignited widespread anger and frustration across social media and among advocacy groups, as it underscores the growing Abuja Insecurity Crisis and the depths of desperation driving violent crime in the capital.
For many Nigerians, the idea that the life of a brilliant 29-year-old broadcaster and lawyer, along with that of her loyal security guard, was taken over such a negligible amount of money is both infuriating and devastating.
Investigations reveal that the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025, when armed robbers invaded Maduagwu’s apartment complex in the Katampe area of Abuja. In a desperate attempt to escape the intruders, she reportedly jumped from the third floor of her building. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries.
Her security guard, who tried to protect her during the attack, was also killed. The dual tragedy has intensified national calls for better protection of residents and more aggressive responses to criminal networks operating within the city.
The Police Arrest of 12 Suspects represents a crucial step forward in the pursuit of justice for Sommie Maduagwu. The FCT Police Commissioner confirmed that the suspects are now in custody and will face prosecution for culpable homicide and armed robbery.
Authorities have also assured the public that investigations remain ongoing to uncover additional accomplices and ensure that everyone involved is held accountable. The FCT Police Crackdown has been praised by security experts as a strong show of intent, though it also highlights the urgent need for deeper reform in the capital’s security infrastructure.
For colleagues at Arise News, the arrests offer a measure of solace but cannot erase the pain of losing a gifted journalist whose future was filled with promise. The judicial process now carries the burden of ensuring that justice for Sommie Maduagwu is swift, fair, and complete.
The nation continues to grieve—and to demand solutions to a growing epidemic of urban violence that has once again claimed innocent lives over the false promise of a ₦200K robbery loot.
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