By ZAKAA LAZARUS
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, has assured that the armed criminals that killed the Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, the News Anchor, Reporter, and Producer with Arise News Channel.
It is alleged she 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.
The Police extended a heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased.
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.
Police Public Relation Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh in a statement issued On Tuesday in Abuja said the Commissioner Of Police has ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Josephine said the commissioner further directed the deployment of intelligence and operational assets to identify, track, and apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime.
She assured 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.
The Command 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.
