- A colleague of the late ARISE News anchor and journalist, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has revealed that the deceased intended to leave her Abuja home in October.
- On the early morning of Monday, September 29, Somtochukwu passed away after being robbed at her home in the Katampe district of Abuja.
- Sharing her WhatsApp conversation with the late individual, the friend mentioned that they were viewing properties to purchase, without knowing the tragedy that was to come.
A friend of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, named Adaeze, mentioned that the late ARISE News journalist was set to leave her Abuja residence in October prior to her sudden passing.
The journalist’s home was broken into during the early hours of Monday, September 29, leading to her demise.
Speaking with X, Adaeze conveyed her sorrow over Somtochukwu’s passing and mentioned that the hardest part was that she was about to move out the next month.
As per Adaeze, they had already started reviewing properties for purchase before her intended departure from her Abuja home.
Adaeze is still struggling to accept her friend’s passing, expressing that she continues to review their messages.
She included images of her conversation with Somtochukwu, illustrating their discussion about house hunting. Adaeze wrote:
The hardest part is that she was just about to leave here in October. We were looking at houses to buy and I was being very particular, thinking we were moving in together…
I’m really just so confused, like I’m lost and I keep scrolling through our messages.
See her tweet below:
Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Individuals grieve for the deceased journalist
the peoples.nghas gathered some responses to the passing of the late journalist below:
@kemis60 said:
Omo ehh I’m not really sure what to say.
My sympathies 💐 to you.
@Jessieglow1_ said:
She was a very wealthy and diligent woman 🥺. May her gentle soul find peace, and may those who harmed her never experience peace.
@TheValerine said:
“My sincere condolence.
May Sommie’s soul and the security officer find eternal peace with the Lord 🙏🕊️.
@onlytime23 said:
Observe how life can be so unpredictable, my God 😥. One moment you are present, the next, you are gone. May God cause those who committed this to endure great suffering until they experience it themselves.
@RedbowWarrior said:
“This is so unfortunate!!
I just hope she hasn’t put that 100 million somewhere else in the hope of moving in later?
I hope her parents or siblings are her next of kin! So sorry for your loss. God will comfort you.
@MoreGoodLifeMGL said:
All residences today are equipped with the same design.
“Well secured”.
There is truly nothing safe about residing in this nation.
@TradObidient said:
All these realtors use the same phrase ‘secured and serene environment’ and ’24/7 security and gated estate.’ That’s the part I have an issue with, as estate agents because nowhere is truly safe or secure in Nigeria these days.
I don’t want to type RIP because she doesn’t deserve to die.
The neighbor of Somtochukwu Maduagwu recounts what the thieves took
Meanwhile,the peoples.ngIt was previously reported that a woman living near Somtochukwu Maduagwu revealed what the armed thieves took from 16 apartments.
The passing of the 29-year-old journalist caused deep sorrow among Nigerians, with Arise TV management stating that the police are looking into the incident.
As per the woman’s account, she awoke to find four armed thieves in her room. She also mentioned the items taken from the 16 apartments in the building, noting that both Sommie and a security guard lost their lives.
