Key Points:
- Police boss sends warm words to her loved ones. He calls the act “cruel” and “senseless.”
- A quiet but full probe starts in Abuja today. Teams will track, find, and arrest the gang.
- Residents should share quick tips with officers right away. The command lists fresh help lines.
The FCT Police Command has moved fast on this case. CP Ajao S. Adewale shares deep grief with her family and crew. He says the loss hurts many at home and at work. The boss also calls the act “cruel” and “senseless.”
Officers say armed robbers hit her home in Katampe. The attack came in the early hours of Monday, 29 September, 2025. She worked as a News Anchor, Reporter, and Producer. Her name is Somtochukwu Christelle “Sommie” Maduagwu of Arise News.
Arise News mourned her on Monday in a short note. Read more in our earlier report on how Somtochukwu Maduagwu dies.
Police open quiet, full probe in Abuja
SP Josephine Adeh shares new steps from the command today. She says the CP has ordered a quiet and full probe. Officers will use intel tools and field teams for the hunt. They will “identify, track, and apprehend” those behind the crime.
The boss also pledges clear and firm action. He says the command will push this case to the end. Teams will watch hot spots day and night in the city. They will also run joint work with other units where due.
Meanwhile, the command keeps work tight on public peace. Patrols now cover key roads near Katampe and beyond. Units will scan CCTV feeds to help the trail. Tech crews will map calls and moves from the scene.
Public urged to share tips, emergency lines shared
The CP asks all residents to help right away. People should raise quick alarms when they sense odd moves. Early tips can block bad plans before harm lands. Do not wait or keep quiet when you see a threat.
You can call these fresh help lines today. O8032003913 or 08028940883 for direct help. The Complaint Response Unit is 08107314192. Save the numbers and share them with your street.
This city has seen hard news this week. Our readers also tracked the cry for help from a stranded Nigerian in Libya. The clip shows how fast a plea can spread. The same quick push can help this hunt in Abuja.
Officers say they will not rest on this case. Loved ones want clear answers and swift, sure justice. The command says they will bring the killers to court. We will share clean updates as facts come in.
