The media has been thrown into mourning following the untimely death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a rising presenter with ARISE News. She tragically lost her life during a violent robbery attack in Abuja.
The attack reportedly took place at an estate in Katampe, where armed men stormed the premises, overpowering the security guards before raiding several apartments.
According to eyewitnesses, the robbers moved with precision, carting away vehicles, laptops, mobile phones, and other valuables from terrified residents.
Accounts shared by Trust TV revealed that the attackers were heavily armed with sophisticated weapons, far beyond what the local Civilian Joint Task Force could confront.
A resident identified as Tijani explained that once the security detail was subdued, the assailants moved from flat to flat, compelling occupants to surrender their possessions under threats of violence.
Unlike in some previous cases where victims faced direct assault, reports suggest that residents who complied with the robbers’ instructions were largely spared from harm. However, for Somtochukwu, panic in the face of the invasion led to a heartbreaking decision.
When the armed gang forced their way into her apartment, she became overwhelmed by fear. In a desperate attempt to escape, the young journalist reportedly rushed to her balcony and jumped from the third floor of the building. The fall proved fatal, cutting short a promising career in Nigerian broadcasting.
In an unusual twist, Tijani disclosed that the robbers themselves tried to calm her down, urging her not to jump. “Police came just two or three minutes after those people left. The armed robbers were even begging the lady not to jump,” he said. Unfortunately, the panic had already taken hold, and the outcome could not be reversed.Continue, Full, Reading>>>>
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