News anchor, 29, dies after falling from the third floor of his house while trying to escape armed thieves

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• A news presenter in Nigeria died after jumping from the third floor of his department to escape armed thieves on September 29.

• Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu was 29 years old and was a “loved” colleague in Arise News

• The local police commissioner has called the incident “a cruel and meaningless act that does not take place in a sensible society”

A news presenter in Nigeria died after jumping from the third floor of his department in an attempt to escape armed thieves.

Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, 29, “tragically lost his life during an armed robbery incident in his residence” in Abuja during the “first hours” on Monday, September 29, according to a press release from the police commissioner Ajao S. Adewale of the Federal Capital Police Command (FCT).

Maduagwu, who was a presenter and producer of the Nigerian news channel, Sure News, jumped and fell three floors in an attempt to evade armed thieves, according to the police, by The mirror, The sun and Vanguard Nigeria. It was found unconscious on the ground below and hastened to the hospital, but finally succumbed to their wounds, according to the points of sale.

People communicated with the Nigerian police force and the Federal Administration of Capital Territory to comment on Saturday, October 4, but did not receive immediate responses.

Adewale described the incident as “a cruel and meaningless act that does not take place in a sensible society”, added that a “comprehensive research on the circumstances surrounding the incident has been ordered.”

In addition, he declared that the Police have deployed “intelligence and operational assets to identify, track and stop those responsible for” the “atrocious crime,” according to the launch.

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Arise News Station Management called Maduagwu a “beloved colleague” in a statement shared on Instagram on September 29, added that she was “a vibrant voice” that “committed and connected with our spectators.”

“Beyond the waves, Sommie was a lawyer who was a professional and support colleague for many,” they continued, and added: “Sommie’s voice is now silent, but his spirit, passion and legacy will last as part of our collective memory. We remain in a state of shock and ask for a quick investigation, apprehension and accusation of the ass.”

Benjamin Kalu, vice president of the Nigerian representatives, published about the tragedy on Instagram on September 30, stating that he was “shocked and deeply sad by the devastating news.”

He continued: “I joined his excellence, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR in the call to all security agencies to thoroughly investigate this tragic incident and ensure that the perpetrators are justice”, before adding that it extends their “more sincere condolences” to the family, friends and colleagues of Maduagwu.

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