Overview

• Police say armed robbers entered Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu’s Abuja apartment complex on Sept. 29 and she jumped from the third floor while trying to escape.
• Responding officers found her unconscious and rushed her to Maitama General Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
• FCT Commissioner Ajao Adewale condemned the incident as “cruel and senseless,” launched a specialist investigative effort, and said no arrests have been announced.
• ARISE News confirmed her death in a statement, noting her work as a news anchor, reporter and producer.
• A tribute website and widespread memorials highlight her legal background and public advocacy focused on women, girls, gender-based violence, education reform and social justice.