Key Points:
- Ojy Okpe shares a tense scene from the Abuja raid. She says Sommie jumped when robbers stormed the block.
- Neighbours rushed her to Maitama District Hospital for care. Staff asked for ID first and care came late.
- A guard fought back during the raid and took a shot. He died later and leaves a wife and young son.
Arise News host Ojy Okpe has shared new facts. The raid hit a 16-flat block in Katampe, Abuja. It began at about 3am on Monday, 29 September. Panic spread fast as loud knocks and shouts rang out.
She said Sommie jumped after a warning call. “Fourteen armed robbers came,” Ojy told viewers. She also heard their Abuja desk got “fifteen” in a brief. The numbers may differ, yet both show a large gang.
Ojy Okpe recounts tense jump, unclear hospital response
The jump did not kill her at once. Neighbours moved fast and drove her to Maitama. Staff, however, asked for an ID before any care. That delay drew sharp worry from friends at the scene.
“She didn’t die on the spot,” Ojy went on. “She went to the hospital and she was rejected.” Her words hurt fans who watched the tribute. Many asked why any nurse would block urgent care.
At the time, fear still hung over the street. The gang beat doors and took phones and cash. A brave guard tried to resist the raid. A shot hit him and he died from the wound.
Meanwhile, grief now fills two linked homes. One mourns a kind host and bright on-air face. The other mourns a guard, a dad, and a friend. Both losses cut deep across Abuja today.
Earlier, our desk shared the first newsroom note. Read the full report on the Arise News anchor’s death.
Police begin probe as tributes pour in
Later on, FCT Police said they opened a probe. The command vowed swift work to find the gang. They also urged any witness to speak up. Quiet tips can help track the trail and arrests.
Friends and fans now write short, warm lines. Many recall her bold, calm voice on air. Colleagues praise her care for young staff. Her family, team, and wide circle mourn a big loss.
In addition, the force plans a tight review. They will map the path the robbers used. They will check guards, gates, and street lights. The aim is quick truth and fair court time. You can also read the police note in full. See our story on the FCT police probe and pledge.
Sommie’s parents and siblings now face hard nights. Her friends and work mates hold close and pray. Abuja holds its breath for firm, clean justice. May peace and light rest on both lost souls
