Longtime Friend of ARISE TV Anchor Who Died in Abuja Shares Reason Reporter Left UK for Nigeria
- A childhood friend of Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, opened up about why the reporter left the UK and moved to Nigeria.
- She stated that the deceased was a British citizen and shared why she suspected foul play in the matter
- Somtochukwu died following the armed robbery attack at her Abuja residence on Monday, September 29, 2025
A longtime friend of Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu has opened up on the emotional reason the reporter left the United Kingdom for Nigeria.
Somtochukwu, also known as Sommie, died at the early hours of Monday, September 9, 2025, after a tragic armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja.
Source: TikTok
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’s friend speaks about her UK citizenship
Identified on X as @rubylaren, a lady shared why Sommie left the United Kingdom for Nigeria.
She stated that she had known Sommie for the past 27 years, sharing why she smelled foul play.
“Sommie has been my friend for 27 years. I can’t.”
In another post, she said:
“What’s so sad about this Sommie’s incident is she moved from the UK(As a citizen) to come back to Nigeria and make it work. She wanted the country to work. She fought for the country to work. She visited London and literally only just got back. Naaah I smell foul play.”
See the post below:
Reactions trail Sommie's friend post after death
@MsAdaO said:
"I’m so sorry for your loss Ruby, pls accept my condolences."
@FunshoFatoye said:
"Journalist + armed robbery + Abuja. Those keywords are enough for me."
@Winter_Six said:
"Foul play because she returned to Nigeria or? Her death is tragic but Nigeria isn't exactly a beacon of personal security. If you're not some politician with a hefty security detail, you're just at as much risk of becoming a statistical tally as any other Nigerian."
@IkeNwanyi said:
"I just got back from her page and I am literally just shaking. What is the point of paying so much to live in high brow areas with little or no security? Gosh!"
@WallstreetJade
"Big FOUL.. KATAMPE is a secured area.. I mean HIGHBROW part of Abuja. What kind of home robber kills people in big 2025...something is fishy. Her Job is a delicate job with secrets."
@EnekwechiPeter
"pls can anyone give me a reason why anyone would want to come back to this pile of sh*t once they leave, this is sad her blood is on tinubu and every past leader this country ever had, for not creating a system that works for all."
Source: Twitter
In a related story, her neighbour recounted details of the armed robbery attack, stating that he was the first victim.
Robbers loot man's house items after he travelled
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a man who had travelled for work cried out after returning home and discovering that thieves had broken into his house.
He listed the items that went missing, including his television and freezer, and shared his neighbours' and the police's reactions.
Many sympathised with the man after knowing the items that were stolen, and shared their observations.
Source: Legit.ng
