Key Points:
- Uche Maduagwu mourns cousin Somtochukwu after a home robbery. He says poor security failed her in Abuja that night.
- He last saw her in person when she was ten. He shares a 2021 chat where she reached out.
- ARISE confirms her death and police now investigate. He vows a protest and calls out President Tinubu.
Grief hits Nollywood star Uche Maduagwu this week. His cousin, Somtochukwu, died after a night raid. The attack happened in Katampe, Abuja, before dawn. He says Nigeria failed her on that hard night.
ARISE Channel had confirmed the loss on Monday. The team praised her work and warm on-air charm. She was only 29, friends said, hurt and numb. Police now probe the case in the capital.
Uche Maduagwu mourns Somtochukwu, shares a 2021 chat
Uche shared a short clip on Tuesday, 30 September. Tears filled his voice as he spoke on camera. He said the last time they met, she was ten. That memory still warms him through the shock.
Later on, he posted a screenshot from 2021 chat. She had reached out to him on social media. Their words showed joy and plans for fresh links. Today, that throwback feels heavy and strange inside him.
His caption sat raw below the sad clip.
“I just received a bad news, my Cousin is gone. See what the ins*curity in Abuja has done to my family.” He ended with a bold call for change.
In addition, he called out President Bola Tinubu by name. He blamed Abuja security for a life cut short. The current team, he said, has failed the job. A protest, he vowed, will follow this sad loss.
ARISE Channel confirmed her death in a formal note. See the ARISE News death report for first details.
Fans send prayers as police inquiry continues in Abuja
The FCT Police say the inquiry moves at speed. They promise arrests and firm steps in due time. Read the FCT police probe update for their plan. Friends still ask for truth and quick, clear answers.
Reports say armed men stormed the compound before sunrise. Chaos spread fast across the quiet Katampe block. Loved ones say she fought hard for life and help.
Family now waits for clear facts from police work. Fans filled his page with tears and kind words. Many prayed for peace and light for the family.
mfonabia6 commented: “Oh my God, please comfort Uche and those she left behind. Our leaders are not helping at all. May her soul rest in peace.”
dr.__vanessa_amajouyi reacted: “My condolences to your family sir.”
ngo_chinye wrote: “Eaya so sorry uche and may her gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen.”
holi_mary commented: “Oh nooo so sorry dear brother please accept my deepest condolences.”
officialkolstepglobal said: “Oga we know those who are mourning, u na content u dey do. May the soul of the repose RIP. Condolences to the family she left behind.”
All eyes now turn to the Abuja inquiry.
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