Police also ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Ajao Adewale, has condoled with the family, friends, and colleagues of Arise TV News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, following her death.
He expressed sadness over the incident on Tuesday in a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh.
TheNiche had earlier reported that Maduagwu, who is also a Reporter, and Producer with Arise TV, tragically lost her life during an armed robbery incident at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja on Monday.
While expressing his condolences, the Commissioner ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
He also deployed intelligence and operational assets to identify, track, and apprehend those responsible for the crime.
The CP further called on members of the public to support ongoing investigations by providing timely and useful information to the Police.
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The statement read, “The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, psc, mnips, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a News Anchor, Reporter, and Producer with Arise News Channel, who tragically lost her life during an armed robbery incident at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja in the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025.
“Describing the incident as a cruel and senseless act that has no place in a sane society. The Commissioner of Police assured that the Command remains fully committed to ensuring that justice is served.
“To this end, he has ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. He further directed the deployment of intelligence and operational assets to identify, track, and apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime.
“While assuring residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to public safety and the prevention of similar occurrences, the CP called on members of the public to support ongoing investigations by providing timely and useful information to the Police. He charged all FCT residents to always ensure they raise prompt alarm in every suspicious situation with a view to denying criminal elements in our society, opportunity to carry out their evil plans.
“Citizens can reach the Command through the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, Complaint Response Unit (CRU): 08107314192
“The FCT Police Command commiserates deeply with the bereaved family and the media community and pledges that every effort will be made to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
