The FCT police confirms Somtochukwu Maduagwu died during robbery statement has just added gravity to the tragic death of the Arise News correspondent — confirming that the journalist leapt from her Katampe apartment while robbers attacked her residence. The confirmation underscores the vulnerability even of public figures and amplifies calls for accountability.

According to the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, officers arrived at the scene to find Maduagwu unconscious. She was rushed to Maitama General Hospital, where resuscitation efforts failed. The police clarified that earlier reports alleging hospital negligence were speculative and unverified.

The robbery occurred at Unique Apartments, Katampe, in a building of 18 flats. Two private security guards were on duty; one challenged the intruders and was shot, triggering panic among residents. In her attempt to evade danger, Maduagwu, who lived on the top floor, jumped from the third storey.

A special investigation team has been dispatched, headed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigation). The FCT Command assures the public that “no stone will be left unturned” in tracking down those responsible.

Meanwhile, reactions have poured in: the Nigerian Guild of Editors, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, prominent politicians (including President Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar), and media stakeholders have all called for swift justice. Many highlight how Maduagwu’s death sharpens focus on issues of security for journalists and institutional accountability.

Her colleagues have also pressed the narrative of alleged hospital neglect. Anchors from Arise News asserted that she was denied timely treatment at Maitama hospital due to lack of identification documentation. They assert that this refusal contributed to her passing.

The tragedy has reignited public discourse on the safety of individuals in their homes, the efficacy of hospital emergency protocols, and how press freedom intersects with security. Many are stating that Maduagwu’s death must not be forgotten without accountability.