Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Neighbour Shares Details of Abuja Robbery Which Led to Arise TV Anchor’s Death
- A man who lived close to the Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, opened up about the armed robbery which claimed her life
- He stated that he was the first to be attacked, providing details of the painful incident that threw Nigerians into mourning
- Somtochukwu died following the armed robbery attack at her Abuja residence on Monday, September 29, 2025
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A Nigerian man, Sani Yusuf, has opened up on the tragic armed robbery attack at the Katempe area of Abuja.
The tragic incident led to the death of a news anchor and reporter at Arise TV, Somtochukwu Christelle, who passed away at the early hours of Monday, September 9, 2025.
Source: Twitter
The death of the 29-year-old reporter threw Nigerians into mourning, as Arise TV management announced that the police were investigating the case.
Sommie: Neighbour recounts Abuja armed robbery attack
On his X page, @saniyusuf said he lived in the same block as Sommie in the Katempe area of Abuja.
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He noted that he was the first to be attacked during the armed robbery operation.
The man said on X:
"This happened at the block I live in. I was the first victim to be attacked. Right in the heart of Abuja, man. I don't wish anyone the things I witnessed. When I'm ready, I'll share details for now may the souls of the departed find peace."
Reactions trail Abuja resident's account on robbery
@bazijoy
So sorry to hear about this my brother. May God strengthen you and give you peace. It is such a traumatic experience. I don’t pray it on my enemies. It took me almost a year to get over the trauma. My wife is still suffering from it till now. She wakes up every night at about the time it happened and can’t sleep again.
@UdyHighs said:
I was robbed twice and I currently live with the trauma till today. Everytime it gets to 1am I can't sleep and I am always anxious. No one is supposed to experience it and talk more of being killed.
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@AsiyaRodrigo said:
Subhanallah, Sani. I'm so sorry! I am so alarmed this happened to you. As a survivor of armed robbery in Nigeria myself, you have all my heart right now.
@Eghosa_Igbins said:
"Robbery is not an experience u want to have. Bcos I have been a victim of it and even shot in the process.. I knw d trauma I went through post event."
In a related story, a man shared how robbers looted his house items when he travelled outside the state for days.
Student cries as thieves break into hostel
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian private university student lamented that someone stole all her wigs and used her toilet without flushing.
The young lady shared how the person broke into her hostel room while she went to class to read her books.
People who came across the video shared their thoughts as the lady mentioned the name of the school.
Source: Legit.ng
