Information Anchor Dies After Falling 3 Tales to Escape Armed Robbers in Nigeria

A information anchor in Nigeria has died after leaping from the third ground of her condominium in an try to flee armed robbers.

Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, 29, “tragically misplaced her life throughout an armed theft incident at her residence” in Abuja through the “early hours” of Monday, Sept. 29, per a press launch from Commissioner of Police Ajao S. Adewale of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command.

Maduagwu, who was an anchor and producer for Nigerian information channel Come up Information, jumped and fell three tales in an try and evade armed robbers, in line with police, per The Mirror, The Solar and Vanguard Nigeria. She was discovered unconscious on the bottom under and rushed to the hospital, however finally succumbed to her accidents, per the shops.

PEOPLE reached out to the Nigerian Police Pressure and the Federal Capital Territory Administration for touch upon Saturday, Oct. 4, however didn’t obtain speedy responses. 

Adewale described the incident as “a merciless and mindless act that has no place in a sane society,” including {that a} “complete investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident” has been ordered.

He additional acknowledged that police have deployed “intelligence and operational belongings to determine, observe, and apprehend these accountable for” the “heinous crime,” per the discharge.

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Come up Information station administration known as Maduagwu a “beloved colleague” in a press release shared on Instagram on Sept. 29, including that she was “a vibrant voice” who “engaged and related with our viewers.”

“Past the airwaves, Sommie was a lawyer who was knowledgeable and supportive colleague and a pal to many,” they continued, including, “Sommie’s voice is now silent however her spirit, ardour and legacy will endure as a part of our collective reminiscence. We stay in shock and name for a speedy investigation, apprehension and prosecution of the culprits.”

Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker of Nigeria’s Home of Representatives, posted concerning the tragedy on Instagram on Sept. 30, stating that he was “shocked and deeply saddened by the devastating information.”

He continued, “I be a part of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on the decision to all safety businesses to completely examine this tragic incident and be sure that the perpetrators are dropped at justice,” earlier than including that he extends his “heartfelt condolences” to Maduagwu’s household, associates and colleagues.